New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 9.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,538 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Lincoln
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to New Orleans, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher