Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 2.2% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,907 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Kearney
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Lincoln, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher