Kearney, Nebraska vs. Ackley, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ackley, Iowa is 13.1% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $43,464 in Ackley, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ackley, Iowa is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Ackley
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Ackley, IA
Compared to Kearney, Ackley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower