salaryLincoln is 6% 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
$1,881
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$104
👥 People living there
903,844
294,856
Commute to work
24.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
48%
41.8%
Own their home
51%
56.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $59,760 | +54% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $93,680 | +48% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $56,120 | $81,790 | +46% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $101,300 | -36% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $65,170 | -30% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $58,750 | -29% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $135,920 | $101,690 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $87,500 | -21% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $56,446 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $77,509 in Lincoln, 14% more in Charlotte.