salaryLincoln is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$91
👥 People living there
294,856
427,246
Commute to work
18.4 min
22 min
College degree
41.8%
55.5%
Own their home
56.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
12.7%
16%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $60,670 | $101,630 | +68% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $97,910 | +67% in Minneapolis |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $159,620 | +58% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $74,060 | +48% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $81,890 | +35% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $39,350 | -34% in Minneapolis |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $86,500 | +33% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $59,350 | $77,490 | +31% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $68,675 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 11% more in Minneapolis.