Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Carroll, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carroll, Iowa is 15.1% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $59,443 in Carroll, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carroll, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Carroll
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Carroll, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Carroll is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher