Iowa City, Iowa vs. Grand Island, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Island, Nebraska is 5.0% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,216 in Grand Island, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Island, Nebraska is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Grand Island
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Grand Island, NE
Compared to Iowa City, Grand Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower