salaryLincoln is 8% 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
$1,999
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$104
👥 People living there
505,268
294,856
Commute to work
26.5 min
18.4 min
College degree
59.2%
41.8%
Own their home
46.4%
56.1%
Below poverty line
16.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $36,080 | +95% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $93,680 | +54% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $81,790 | +38% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $101,300 | -27% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $87,500 | -27% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $59,760 | +26% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $58,750 | -26% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $85,820 | $65,170 | -24% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $54,917 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $77,509 in Lincoln, 19% more in Atlanta.