Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Mesquite, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Texas is 6.9% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $138,951 in Mesquite, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Texas is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Mesquite, TX
Compared to Lincoln, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher