salaryLincoln is 11% 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
$2,339
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$104
👥 People living there
215,536
294,856
Commute to work
29.9 min
18.4 min
College degree
26.9%
41.8%
Own their home
77.2%
56.1%
Below poverty line
10.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $81,790 | +67% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $93,680 | +22% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $101,300 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $126,940 | $101,690 | -20% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $79,420 | $65,170 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $60,670 | +17% in Lincoln |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $95,560 | +12% in Lincoln |
| Pharmacist | $134,880 | $149,590 | +11% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $53,687 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $77,509 in Lincoln, 9% more in Cape Coral.