Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Lincoln, Nebraska


The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 30.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,989 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Lincoln, NE
Compared to Des Moines, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  52.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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