salaryLincoln is 13% 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
$1,651
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$104
👥 People living there
288,976
294,856
Commute to work
18.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
38.7%
41.8%
Own their home
63.9%
56.1%
Below poverty line
8.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $36,080 | +38% in Lincoln |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $60,670 | -35% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $101,300 | -34% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $49,910 | -31% in Lincoln |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $59,350 | -31% in Lincoln |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $95,100 | -28% in Lincoln |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $60,680 | -26% in Lincoln |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $87,530 | -24% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $52,124 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $77,509 in Lincoln, 44% more in Anchorage.