Columbus, Indiana vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 10.0% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $87,981 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Columbus, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower