Cost of living comparison
Lincoln is 11.5% cheaper than Omaha.
- Restaurants
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pay 23.9% less in Lincoln
- Groceries
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pay 4.5% less in Lincoln
- Transportation
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pay 3.5% less in Lincoln
- Housing
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pay 34.8% less in Lincoln
- Childcare
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pay 8.5% more in Lincoln
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 0.5% more in Lincoln
- Clothing
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pay 22.6% less in Lincoln
The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Lincoln are more expensive than in Omaha. Expenses including housing, restaurants, clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in Lincoln.
If you lived in Lincoln instead of Omaha, you would:
pay 23.9% less for restaurants
|
Omaha
|
Lincoln
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.00
|
$14.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.12
|
$2.13
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.98
|
$1.56
|
|
pay 4.5% less for groceries
|
Omaha
|
Lincoln
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.46
|
$3.66
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.24
|
$6.06
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.66
|
$3.12
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.28
|
$3.09
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$4.38
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.00
|
$2.10
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$0.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$2.18
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$2.73
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.98
|
$1.26
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.35
|
$1.70
|
|
pay 3.5% less for transportation
|
Omaha
|
Lincoln
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.25
|
$3.07
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$55.00
|
$23.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,808.86
|
$36,336.95
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.93
|
$20.64
|
|
pay 34.8% less for housing
|
Omaha
|
Lincoln
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.11
|
$53.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,428.75
|
$1,040.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,165.80
|
$850.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$235.25
|
$80.56
|
|
pay 8.5% more for childcare
|
Omaha
|
Lincoln
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$823.33
|
$825.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,673.50
|
$28,840.00
|
|
pay 0.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Omaha
|
Lincoln
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.50
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.81
|
$4.51
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.59
|
$7.14
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.44
|
$55.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.50
|
$15.00
|
|
pay 22.6% less for clothing
|
Omaha
|
Lincoln
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$56.60
|
$44.17
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.00
|
$26.67
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.00
|
$86.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.80
|
$80.00
|
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