Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Nebraska vs Champaign, Illinois


The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 13.4% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $64,052 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Champaign
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs Champaign, IL
Compared to Lincoln, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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