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
$1,711
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$104
👥 People living there
237,242
294,856
Commute to work
18.9 min
18.4 min
College degree
47.5%
41.8%
Own their home
63.2%
56.1%
Below poverty line
10.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City 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 | Boise City | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $60,330 | $81,790 | +36% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $131,590 | $101,690 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $59,760 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $76,700 | $65,170 | -15% in Lincoln |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,670 | $30,990 | -13% in Lincoln |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,640 | $41,430 | -11% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $92,780 | +11% in Lincoln |
| Registered Nurse | $97,880 | $87,530 | -11% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $55,847 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $77,509 in Lincoln, 17% more in Boise City.