salaryLincoln is 13% 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
$2,065
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$104
👥 People living there
718,877
294,856
Commute to work
24.9 min
18.4 min
College degree
56.5%
41.8%
Own their home
48.8%
56.1%
Below poverty line
11.2%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver 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 | Denver | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $101,300 | -43% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $58,750 | -41% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $65,170 | -35% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $92,780 | -35% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $59,760 | -32% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $87,500 | -32% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $63,900 | $81,790 | +28% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $101,690 | -26% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $51,945 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $77,509 in Lincoln, 32% more in Denver.