salaryLincoln is 8% 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
$1,719
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$104
👥 People living there
977,670
294,856
Commute to work
24.1 min
18.4 min
College degree
33.2%
41.8%
Own their home
57.6%
56.1%
Below poverty line
14.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $55,630 | $81,790 | +47% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $58,750 | -23% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $130,330 | $101,690 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $127,920 | $101,300 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $93,680 | +19% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $79,960 | $65,170 | -18% in Lincoln |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,230 | $87,500 | -14% in Lincoln |
| Medical Assistant | $42,600 | $47,190 | +11% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $55,234 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $77,509 in Lincoln, 3% more in Lincoln.