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
$1,849
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$104
👥 People living there
252,583
294,856
Commute to work
25.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
36.9%
41.8%
Own their home
74.4%
56.1%
Below poverty line
9.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $81,790 | +62% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $93,680 | +57% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $101,300 | -24% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $129,090 | $101,690 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $79,450 | $65,170 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $87,500 | -16% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $58,750 | -16% in Lincoln |
| Pharmacist | $136,280 | $149,590 | +10% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $56,104 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $77,509 in Lincoln, 33% more in Chesapeake.