Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 1.9% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $73,607 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Columbia
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Lincoln, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher