Chicago, Illinois vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 16.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,333 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Kearney
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Chicago, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% lower
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  57.5% lower
  Health
  68.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower