Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.8% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $195,082 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
86% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Lincoln, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  86.7% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher