salaryLincoln is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$179
👥 People living there
294,856
1,479,835
Commute to work
18.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
41.8%
29%
Own their home
56.1%
52.2%
Below poverty line
12.7%
17.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick San Antonio for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $137,690 | +36% in San Antonio |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $53,650 | -34% in San Antonio |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $128,430 | +26% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $28,110 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $73,860 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $78,650 | +21% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $47,190 | $39,180 | -17% in San Antonio |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $100,840 | +15% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,463 in San Antonio.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $62,054 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $70,163 in San Antonio, 10% more in Lincoln.