same $100k income, fresh start from Des Moines
changea dispatch from
lincoln
NE
40.81°N
96.68°W
Lincoln is the Nebraska state capital, home to the University of Nebraska, and on home-game Saturdays Memorial Stadium fills with over 85,000 fans (briefly making it the third-largest city in Nebraska). The state capitol is a striking 400-foot Art Deco tower visible from miles away. The Haymarket district downtown has the food and bar scene. Friendly, affordable, and prettier than its prairie reputation suggests.
the verdict
more expensive each month than Des Moines
A small premium for Lincoln. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,311/mo
3% more expensive than Des Moines(vs $1,268/mo)
5.84%
$13/mo less in state tax than Des Moines
vs 6% in Des Moines
$6,536/mo
$29 less than Des Moines
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$302k
1% more expensive than Des Moines
vs $300k in Des Moines
344k
vs 737k in Des Moines
field notes, weather & such.
152
pleasant days a year, in lincoln.
Des Moines keeps to 151 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Des Moines. About 46% fewer events on a typical month.
53/100
4% lower than Des Moines
vs 55/100 in Des Moines
Closest outdoor draw: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 23.8 mi.
75/100
4% lower than Des Moines
vs 78/100 in Des Moines
3
82% fewer than Des Moines
vs 17 nonstops in Des Moines
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