Housing and tax tradeoff: Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska comes out ahead here on rent burden and rent. This only compares rent burden, rent, home price, and estimated state tax burden; it is not a total cost-of-living ranking.
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Lincoln, Nebraska comes out ahead here on rent burden and rent. This only compares rent burden, rent, home price, and estimated state tax burden; it is not a total cost-of-living ranking.
Lincoln, Nebraska needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 28,879 | 294,757 |
| Population Density | N/A | 2.8k /sq mi |
| Center Elevation | 732 ft(223 m) | 1,204 ft(367 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $348,421 | $280,333 |
| Median Rent | $1,932 | $1,260 |
| Median Income | $92,810 | $67,846 |
| Rent Burden | 25% | 22% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 279 days/yr | 317 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 61°F | 64°F |
| Avg. Low | 44°F | 45°F |
| Comfort Score | 49/100Mixed | 53/100Mixed |
| Temp Swing | 48°F | 52°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45"(114 cm) | 26"(66 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27"(69 cm) | 18"(46 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 482024 modeled avg · 30 days > 100 | Typical: 392024 modeled avg · 1 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 68 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Central Tract Wildfire Risk | N/A | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | N/A | Fiber: 97%Cable: 94% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 39.4 years | 33.1 years |
| College Educated | 34% | 41% |
| Remote Workers | 8% | 9% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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