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
$2,946
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$104
👥 People living there
294,078
294,856
Commute to work
36.8 min
18.4 min
College degree
54.8%
41.8%
Own their home
27.9%
56.1%
Below poverty line
15.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.5%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $101,300 | -52% in Lincoln |
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $59,760 | -44% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $58,750 | -42% in Lincoln |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $92,780 | -41% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $166,830 | $101,690 | -39% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $65,170 | -38% in Lincoln |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $61,940 | -36% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $74,300 | $49,910 | -33% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $48,816 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $77,509 in Lincoln, 36% more in Jersey City.