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
$1,883
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$104
👥 People living there
201,883
294,856
Commute to work
28 min
18.4 min
College degree
30%
41.8%
Own their home
58.7%
56.1%
Below poverty line
12.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,883 in Grand Prairie.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $56,615 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $77,509 in Lincoln, 14% more in Grand Prairie.