salaryLincoln is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$182
👥 People living there
294,856
243,821
Commute to work
18.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
41.8%
61.9%
Own their home
56.1%
67%
Below poverty line
12.7%
7.3%
Unemployment
3.3%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $135,670 | +34% in Scottsdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $47,530 | +32% in Scottsdale |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $131,750 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $74,590 | +27% in Scottsdale |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $59,770 | -27% in Scottsdale |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $80,820 | +24% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,070 | $78,080 | +24% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $60,320 | +21% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $67,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 35% more in Scottsdale.