Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 18.4% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $35,508 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Lincoln, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher