Chicago, Illinois vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 14.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,749 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Chicago, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower