Junction City, Kansas vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 17.0% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $58,497 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Kearney
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Junction City, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher