salaryColumbus is 3% 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
$1,314
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$104
👥 People living there
203,711
294,856
Commute to work
20.9 min
18.4 min
College degree
30.5%
41.8%
Own their home
50.8%
56.1%
Below poverty line
19%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $93,680 | +87% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $36,080 | +73% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $81,790 | +72% in Lincoln |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $47,190 | +31% in Lincoln |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $60,670 | +28% in Lincoln |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,350 | +27% in Lincoln |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $95,560 | +23% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $59,760 | +23% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,328 in Lincoln.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,535 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $77,509 in Lincoln, 19% more in Lincoln.