Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Sidney, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sidney, Iowa is 15.5% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $42,240 in Sidney, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sidney, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sidney
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Sidney, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Sidney 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher