salaryLincoln is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$112
👥 People living there
294,856
1,579,706
Commute to work
18.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
41.8%
35.4%
Own their home
56.1%
51.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
21.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $170,660 | +68% in Philadelphia |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $79,420 | +35% in Philadelphia |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $85,990 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $92,780 | $121,630 | +31% in Philadelphia |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $133,040 | +31% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $78,050 | +31% in Philadelphia |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $59,370 | -27% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $78,570 | +27% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $67,189 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 16% more in Lincoln.