salaryLincoln is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$109
👥 People living there
294,856
754,195
Commute to work
18.4 min
26 min
College degree
41.8%
68.4%
Own their home
56.1%
43.7%
Below poverty line
12.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $102,170 | +74% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $101,090 | +69% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $101,780 | +68% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $102,920 | +66% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $167,280 | +64% in Seattle |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $164,980 | +63% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $57,280 | +59% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $92,780 | $146,030 | +57% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $72,810 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Seattle?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $133,583 in Seattle, 42% more in Seattle.