Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 46.1% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $109,590 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Lincoln, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  34.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher