Chico, California vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 20.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $59,934 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Chico, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower