Lincoln, NE Cost of Living


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Lincoln cost of living score
92.6
Less expensive
7.4% lower
than the US average
5.5% higher
than the Nebraska average
Lincoln, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.5% lower than the average for Nebraska.

Lincoln, NE

Housing costs in Lincoln?
A typical home costs $263,400, which is 22.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.5% more expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lincoln costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.9% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Lincoln?
To live comfortably in Lincoln, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lincoln?
Lincoln, Nebraska provides plenty of fun activities along with a competitive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can take advantage of different types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to beachfront villas - while renters also have access to some attractive deals these days as well. Furthermore, groceries and transportation expenses remain quite reasonable compared with other US cities - giving you more bang out of your buck if you choose Lincoln as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLincolnNebraskaUnited States
  92.687.8100.0
  97.494.9100
  134.4131.3100.0
  81.770.3100.0
  $263,400$228,100$338,100
  92.3%95.0%100.0%
  76.076.1100.0
  135.4114.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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