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Cost of Living

Lincoln’s cost of living and per capita income are lower than the U.S. average

Regional price parities (RPPs) are price indexes that measure price level differences of goods and services (cost of living) for the average consumer between geographic regions. On average, the cost of living and per capita income in Lincoln are less than the U.S. average.

• In 2022, Lincoln’s RPP is 92% of the U.S. average. In other words, goods and services cost 8% less than they do on average in the United States.
• In 2022, Lincoln’s per capita income is 92% of the U.S. average. In other words, the per capita income in Lincoln is 8% lower than the average per capita income in the United States.

notes

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Tables MARPP, CAINC1.

The Lincoln Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) consists of Lancaster and Seward Counties.