$100k a year, no longer in Washington
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
cheaper each month than Washington
In Lincoln, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,311/mo
44% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
5.84%
$222/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,536/mo
$1,263 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$302k
52% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
344k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
152
pleasant days a year, in lincoln.
Washington edges ahead with 177 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 48 days drop below 20° vs Washington's 11.
Lighter on events: Washington packs 6.4× more into a month.
53/100
39% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, 23.8 mi.
75/100
23% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
3
98% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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