salaryLincoln is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$151
👥 People living there
294,856
3,857,263
Commute to work
18.4 min
30.7 min
College degree
41.8%
38.5%
Own their home
56.1%
36%
Below poverty line
12.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $194,410 | +92% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $101,860 | +64% in Los Angeles |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $98,050 | +64% in Los Angeles |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $160,920 | +58% in Los Angeles |
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $135,560 | +55% in Los Angeles |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $75,740 | +52% in Los Angeles |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $94,360 | +45% in Los Angeles |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $82,990 | +41% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $74,404 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 12% more in Los Angeles.