Detroit, Michigan vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 3.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,894 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Detroit, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  57.4% lower
  Health
  64.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher