salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,516
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$104
👥 People living there
317,419
294,856
Commute to work
21.3 min
18.4 min
College degree
24.4%
41.8%
Own their home
57.9%
56.1%
Below poverty line
17.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $81,790 | +67% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $36,080 | +58% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $93,680 | +28% in Lincoln |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $47,190 | +27% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $59,760 | +23% in Lincoln |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $37,290 | +22% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $101,300 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $123,580 | $101,690 | -18% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and Lincoln cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $59,294 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $77,509 in Lincoln, 6% more in Lincoln.
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