salaryLincoln is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Lincoln to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$104
👥 People living there
562,218
294,856
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
39.2%
41.8%
Own their home
61.8%
56.1%
Below poverty line
15.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $55,840 | $81,790 | +46% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $59,760 | +41% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $93,680 | +28% in Lincoln |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $47,190 | +20% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $79,880 | $65,170 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,940 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $123,700 | $101,690 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $49,910 | -17% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $57,510 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $77,509 in Lincoln, 5% more in Lincoln.