Manhattan, Kansas vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 7.3% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,634 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Manhattan, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher