salaryLincoln is 4% 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
$1,465
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$104
👥 People living there
885,860
294,856
Commute to work
24.6 min
18.4 min
College degree
34.9%
41.8%
Own their home
56%
56.1%
Below poverty line
15.8%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis for cheaper homes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Indianapolis | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $61,980 | $81,790 | +32% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $36,080 | +24% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $49,910 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $120,480 | $92,780 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Plumber | $76,980 | $60,670 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $79,290 | $65,170 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,890 | $87,500 | -14% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $59,760 | -13% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $57,420 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $77,509 in Lincoln, 8% more in Lincoln.