Valparaiso, Nebraska vs. Columbus, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Nebraska is 12.6% cheaper than Valparaiso, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $43,677 in Columbus, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Nebraska is cheaper than Valparaiso, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Columbus
than in Valparaiso, Nebraska
Valparaiso, NE vs. Columbus, NE
Compared to Valparaiso, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower