Urbana, Illinois vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 17.8% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,347 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Urbana, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher