Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 67.7% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $117,355 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Boston
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lincoln, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  73.4% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher