on $100k a year, leaving Montgomery
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
pricier each month than Montgomery
A small premium for Lincoln. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,311/mo
5% cheaper than Montgomery(vs $1,376/mo)
5.84%
$70/mo more in state tax than Montgomery
vs 5% in Montgomery
$6,536/mo
$5 less than Montgomery
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$302k
43% more expensive than Montgomery
vs $212k in Montgomery
344k
vs 385k in Montgomery
field notes, weather & such.
152
pleasant days a year, in lincoln.
Montgomery actually gets more: 181 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 48 days stay under 20°, well past Montgomery's 1.
On par with Montgomery for events and shows.
53/100
20% higher than Montgomery
vs 44/100 in Montgomery
Closest outdoor draw: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 23.8 mi.
75/100
23% higher than Montgomery
vs 61/100 in Montgomery
3
0% fewer than Montgomery
vs 3 nonstops in Montgomery
if lincoln appeals, also worth a look:
compare lincoln with:
