salaryLincoln is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$155
👥 People living there
294,856
208,772
Commute to work
18.4 min
19.3 min
College degree
41.8%
30%
Own their home
56.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
12.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $89,120 | +49% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $148,150 | +46% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $77,170 | +31% in Rochester |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $58,920 | -28% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $77,310 | +27% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $45,310 | +26% in Rochester |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $80,890 | +24% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $60,670 | $73,580 | +21% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $63,573 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Rochester?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $50,919 in Rochester, 52% more in Lincoln.