Bloomington, Indiana vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 3.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,753 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Bloomington, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher