salaryLincoln is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$127
👥 People living there
294,856
439,418
Commute to work
18.4 min
29.8 min
College degree
41.8%
48.7%
Own their home
56.1%
42.3%
Below poverty line
12.7%
13.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $186,610 | +113% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $123,250 | +110% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $212,500 | +110% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $113,700 | +90% in Oakland |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $186,640 | +84% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $89,200 | +79% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,440 | $219,080 | +76% in Oakland |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $110,730 | +70% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $75,745 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Oakland?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $109,576 in Oakland, 29% more in Oakland.