01 · the cities
Naples
Naples brings wealthy retirees to the Gulf coast for genuinely some of the prettiest beaches in Florida, and the sunsets at the pier are a community ritual (everyone gathers, no one talks). The downtown along Fifth Avenue is pastel and breezy. Mercato has the upscale restaurants. The Everglades' western edge starts just south of town. Affluent, sunny, and quieter than the east-coast Florida cities.
full dispatch→Lincoln
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.
full dispatch→02 · the money
Median rent
Median rent
$2,719/mo
$1,311/mo
$1,408/mo less than Naples (107%)
Median home price
Median home price
$679k
$302k
$377k less than Naples
State income tax
State income tax
0%
5.8%
Gross left after rent
Gross left after rent
$5,614/mo
$6,536/mo
Lincoln has $922/mo more gross after rent at $100k
Gross left after rent reflects state income tax but not federal, based on $100k salary. Enter your salary to find your ideal city.
03 · the weather
Pleasant days/yr
Pleasant days/yr
261 days
152 days
109 fewer than Naples
Extreme heat days
Extreme heat days
0 days
13 days
days above 95°F per year
Extreme cold days
Extreme cold days
0 days
48 days
days below 20°F per year
Lincoln has 13 more days above 95°F each year than Naples. Lincoln drops below 20°F on 48 more days per year than Naples.
04 · the life
OutdoorScore
OutdoorScore
58 / 100
53 / 100
5.0 pts behind Naples
Nonstop flights
Nonstop flights
34 routes
3 routes
31 fewer direct routes than Naples
Metro size
Metro size
404k metro
344k metro
the verdict
6
Naples
categories won
3
Lincoln
categories won
Naples wins on weather and lifestyle. Lincoln has the edge on money.
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