Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 12.9% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,143 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Philadelphia, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower