salaryLincoln is 4% 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
$1,397
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$104
👥 People living there
276,854
294,856
Commute to work
19.9 min
18.4 min
College degree
31.2%
41.8%
Own their home
43%
56.1%
Below poverty line
26%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $59,440 | $81,790 | +38% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $58,750 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $101,300 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,080 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $60,680 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $49,910 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $82,120 | $65,170 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $101,690 | -20% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,331 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $77,509 in Lincoln, 30% more in Lincoln.