salaryLincoln is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$133
👥 People living there
294,856
481,031
Commute to work
18.4 min
23 min
College degree
41.8%
54%
Own their home
56.1%
50.7%
Below poverty line
12.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $52,110 | -36% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $78,980 | +34% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $132,770 | +31% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $131,920 | +30% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $65,860 | -30% in Raleigh |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $81,950 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $108,480 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $92,780 | $114,940 | +24% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $64,308 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $92,099 in Raleigh, 16% more in Raleigh.