Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Nebraska vs Muscatine, Iowa


The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 17.9% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $61,558 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs Muscatine, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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