salaryLincoln is 9% 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
$1,806
$1,328
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,219
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$77,509
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$264,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$4,023
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$104
👥 People living there
660,400
294,856
Commute to work
25.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
27.7%
41.8%
Own their home
56.6%
56.1%
Below poverty line
14%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.4%
3.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes.
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Lincoln | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $60,650 | $81,790 | +35% in Lincoln |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $36,080 | +33% in Lincoln |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $101,300 | -33% in Lincoln |
| Software Developer | $129,940 | $101,690 | -22% in Lincoln |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $58,750 | -21% in Lincoln |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $93,680 | +20% in Lincoln |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $49,910 | -20% in Lincoln |
| Accountant | $80,530 | $65,170 | -19% in Lincoln |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Lincoln cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Lincoln to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $54,831 a year gives the same standard of living in Lincoln.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Lincoln?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $77,509 in Lincoln, 3% more in Las Vegas.