Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 3.4% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $20,289 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Lincoln, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower