salaryLincoln is 21% 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
$3,180
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$104
👥 People living there
228,295
294,856
Commute to work
30.3 min
18.4 min
College degree
63.9%
41.8%
Own their home
60.8%
56.1%
Below poverty line
5.2%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $87,530 | -53% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $58,750 | -52% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $101,300 | -52% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $59,760 | -47% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $101,690 | -46% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,910 | -44% in Lincoln |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $124,440 | -43% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $110,730 | $65,170 | -41% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $47,528 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $77,509 in Lincoln, 153% more in Fremont.