Omaha, Nebraska vs. Sheldon, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sheldon, Iowa is 13.7% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $43,151 in Sheldon, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sheldon, Iowa is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Sheldon
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Sheldon, IA
Compared to Omaha, Sheldon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher