Albany → Lincoln
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 87.7 → 91.6
Rent Delta: +$12/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $5K higher median salary
- + Lower violent crime rate
Cons of Moving
- - 4% higher cost of living
- - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Albany
Lincoln
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 87.7
RPP 91.6
Albany
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,129/mo
$1,141/mo
Albany
💼 Wages
$55,591
$60,542
Lincoln
🔒 Crime
300 per 100K
217 per 100K
Lincoln
🎓 Schools
14.5:1
13.6:1
Lincoln
👶 Childcare
$6,591/yr
$9,863/yr
Albany
🌿 Environment
2663 violations
2160 violations
Lincoln
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)