Omaha, Nebraska vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 1.9% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $50,947 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Omaha, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher