Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Lincoln, Nebraska


The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 27.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,542 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Lincoln, NE
Compared to Waterloo, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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