Lincoln, Nebraska vs. New Ulm, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Ulm, Minnesota is 15.5% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $42,240 in New Ulm, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Ulm, Minnesota is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in New Ulm
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. New Ulm, MN
Compared to Lincoln, New Ulm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher