Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 15.0% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $42,514 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Silver City
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Lincoln, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  36.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower