Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 14.1% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,045 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Owensboro, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower