Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Nebraska vs Madison, South Dakota


The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 12.8% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $65,410 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Madison
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs Madison, SD
Compared to Lincoln, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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