Ellensburg, Washington vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 13.0% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,187 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Kearney
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Ellensburg, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  71.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher