salaryLincoln is 19% 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
$3,405
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$104
👥 People living there
311,690
294,856
Commute to work
24.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
70.6%
41.8%
Own their home
44.5%
56.1%
Below poverty line
10.8%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine 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 | Irvine | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $101,300 | -48% in Lincoln |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,940 | -39% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $59,760 | -39% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $101,690 | -37% in Lincoln |
| Truck Driver | $60,340 | $81,790 | +36% in Lincoln |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $87,530 | -35% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $49,910 | -34% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $94,360 | $65,170 | -31% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $48,385 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $77,509 in Lincoln, 90% more in Irvine.