salaryLincoln is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$127
👥 People living there
294,856
528,706
Commute to work
18.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
41.8%
37.1%
Own their home
56.1%
51.7%
Below poverty line
12.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $171,460 | +96% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $178,540 | +76% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $103,390 | +67% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $94,080 | +57% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $74,440 | +49% in Sacramento |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $92,110 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $122,330 | +40% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,440 | $172,010 | +38% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $69,886 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $94,176 in Sacramento, 18% more in Sacramento.