salaryBrownsville 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
$1,204
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$104
👥 People living there
189,177
294,856
Commute to work
21.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
24.5%
41.8%
Own their home
61.7%
56.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,080 | +72% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $48,550 | $81,790 | +68% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $93,680 | +65% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $49,910 | +40% in Lincoln |
| Medical Assistant | $34,960 | $47,190 | +35% in Lincoln |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $60,680 | +32% in Lincoln |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $37,290 | +30% in Lincoln |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $60,670 | +29% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,328 in Lincoln.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $63,912 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $77,509 in Lincoln, 27% more in Lincoln.