salaryLincoln is 7% 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
$1,533
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$104
👥 People living there
2,328,253
294,856
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.4 min
College degree
36.6%
41.8%
Own their home
42.1%
56.1%
Below poverty line
19.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
6.9%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,080 | +63% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $56,840 | $81,790 | +44% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $101,300 | -36% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $93,680 | +26% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $65,170 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $87,500 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $92,780 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | $101,690 | -21% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $55,712 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $77,509 in Lincoln, 10% more in Lincoln.