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
$1,887
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$104
👥 People living there
179,898
294,856
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.4 min
College degree
38.5%
41.8%
Own their home
66.4%
56.1%
Below poverty line
9.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,972 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $77,509 in Lincoln, 30% more in Aurora.