salaryLincoln is 6% 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
$1,797
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$104
👥 People living there
291,467
294,856
Commute to work
22.3 min
18.4 min
College degree
57.3%
41.8%
Own their home
52.3%
56.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $93,680 | +56% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $59,760 | +56% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $53,280 | $81,790 | +54% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $58,750 | -37% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $101,690 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $101,300 | -24% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $65,170 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $61,940 | +21% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,316 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $77,509 in Lincoln, 14% more in Durham.