Peru, Illinois vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 24.2% more expensive than Peru, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,076 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Peru, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Peru, Illinois
Peru, IL vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Peru, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher