salaryLincoln is 9% 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
$1,901
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$104
👥 People living there
487,887
294,856
Commute to work
22.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
42.7%
41.8%
Own their home
60.9%
56.1%
Below poverty line
9%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $59,790 | $81,790 | +37% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $90,210 | $58,750 | -35% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $87,500 | -32% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $134,280 | $101,690 | -24% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $85,000 | $65,170 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $92,780 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $36,080 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $95,100 | -20% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $54,563 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $77,509 in Lincoln, 18% more in Colorado Springs.
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