salaryLincoln is 7% 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
$1,932
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$104
👥 People living there
979,539
294,856
Commute to work
23.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
59.6%
41.8%
Own their home
43.4%
56.1%
Below poverty line
12%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $57,110 | $81,790 | +43% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $101,300 | -34% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $36,080 | +32% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $58,750 | -27% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $134,120 | $101,690 | -24% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $83,120 | $65,170 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $92,780 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | $87,500 | -16% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,032 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $77,509 in Lincoln, 30% more in Austin.