salaryLincoln is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$168
👥 People living there
294,856
511,764
Commute to work
18.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
41.8%
32.5%
Own their home
56.1%
64.4%
Below poverty line
12.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $135,670 | +34% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $47,530 | +32% in Mesa |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $131,750 | +30% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $74,590 | +27% in Mesa |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $59,770 | -27% in Mesa |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $80,820 | +24% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,070 | $78,080 | +24% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $60,320 | +21% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $67,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Mesa?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $89,248 in Mesa, 13% more in Mesa.