salaryLincoln is 11% 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
$1,648
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$104
👥 People living there
397,742
294,856
Commute to work
26.6 min
18.4 min
College degree
32.6%
41.8%
Own their home
54.3%
56.1%
Below poverty line
12.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,080 | +49% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $101,300 | -40% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $81,790 | +37% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $87,500 | -29% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $101,690 | -24% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $58,750 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $82,620 | $65,170 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $92,780 | -16% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,302 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $77,509 in Lincoln, 5% more in Arlington.