Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 10.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,315 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Kearney
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Cedar Falls, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher