Chatham, Illinois vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 5.7% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,829 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Chatham, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher