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
$1,611
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$104
👥 People living there
914,802
294,856
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.4 min
College degree
38.2%
41.8%
Own their home
44.1%
56.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $81,790 | +33% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $101,300 | -26% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $49,910 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $58,750 | -24% in Lincoln |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $61,940 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $81,700 | $65,170 | -20% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $87,500 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $101,690 | -17% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $57,556 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $77,509 in Lincoln, 8% more in Lincoln.