Kearney, Nebraska vs. Ralston, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ralston, Nebraska is 2.7% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $82,721 in Ralston, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ralston, Nebraska is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Ralston
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Ralston, NE
Compared to Kearney, Ralston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower