Kansas City, Kansas vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 10.5% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $138,134 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Kansas City, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower