salaryLincoln is 11% 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
$2,270
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$104
👥 People living there
280,262
294,856
Commute to work
25.9 min
18.4 min
College degree
48.2%
41.8%
Own their home
73.1%
56.1%
Below poverty line
5.3%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.5%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $59,770 | $81,790 | +37% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $101,300 | -25% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $36,080 | -24% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $131,750 | $101,690 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $58,750 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $80,820 | $65,170 | -19% in Lincoln |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $63,070 | -19% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $49,910 | -17% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $53,185 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $77,509 in Lincoln, 71% more in Gilbert.