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
$1,379
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$104
👥 People living there
311,224
294,856
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
41.8%
41.8%
Own their home
39.8%
56.1%
Below poverty line
25.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.8%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $60,590 | $81,790 | +35% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $101,300 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $58,750 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $80,640 | $65,170 | -19% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $49,910 | -17% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $93,680 | +17% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $101,690 | -16% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,450 | $87,500 | -15% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $57,616 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $77,509 in Lincoln, 26% more in Lincoln.