salaryLincoln is 20% 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
$2,109
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$104
👥 People living there
185,604
294,856
Commute to work
26.1 min
18.4 min
College degree
40.8%
41.8%
Own their home
54.1%
56.1%
Below poverty line
15%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.3%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | $81,790 | +59% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $101,300 | -37% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $58,750 | -26% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | $101,690 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $59,760 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $80,920 | $65,170 | -19% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $93,680 | +17% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,650 | $87,500 | -16% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $48,135 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $77,509 in Lincoln, 16% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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