Living & Working Here

Cost of Living

Allowing residents  to live comfortably, Lincoln gives its people the freedom to enjoy their earnings.

  • MSN ranks Lincoln as the 8th Most Affordable Place to Live in America.
  • ABC News ranks Lincoln in the Top 10 Cities to Buy a Home
  • Forbes ranks Lincoln as the 9th Most Livable City in America

ACCRA Cost of Living Index
Second Quarter 2011
US Average = 100

Cost of Living, 2011
Item%
Composite Index93.3
Grocery Items92.6
Housing86.3
Utilities104.5
Transportation107.1
Health Care93.3
Misc. Goods92.1