$100k a year, no longer in Indianapolis
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
the monthly cost of moving past Indianapolis
Lincoln edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,311/mo
13% cheaper than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
5.84%
$237/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,536/mo
$36 less than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$302k
2% more expensive than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
344k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
152
pleasant days a year, in lincoln.
Indianapolis has the edge here, logging 174 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 48 days below 20° here, 30 in Indianapolis.
Lighter on events: Indianapolis packs 3.6× more into a month.
53/100
15% lower than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 23.8 mi.
75/100
24% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
3
91% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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