Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 4.6% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $71,557 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Orono
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Lincoln, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower