salaryLincoln is 10% 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
$1,789
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$104
👥 People living there
545,970
294,856
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.4 min
College degree
25.5%
41.8%
Own their home
50.1%
56.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
8.9%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $55,740 | $81,790 | +47% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $101,300 | -38% in Lincoln |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $87,530 | -30% in Lincoln |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $124,440 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $59,760 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,940 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $49,910 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $101,690 | -21% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $53,788 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $77,509 in Lincoln, 1% more in Lincoln.