Boone, Iowa vs. Columbus, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Nebraska is 8.6% more expensive than Boone, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,324 in Columbus, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Nebraska is more expensive than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Columbus
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs. Columbus, NE
Compared to Boone, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower