Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 3.9% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,033 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Lincoln, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher