Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 9.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,118 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Madison, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower