Lincoln, Nebraska vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 17.8% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $20,546 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Lincoln, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower