Portland, Oregon vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 30.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,287 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Portland, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  48.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower