Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 32.0% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,229 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Ottumwa, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher