Cost of Living Calculator - Ottawa, Illinois vs Lincoln, Nebraska


The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 16.7% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,355 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs Lincoln, NE
Compared to Ottawa, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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