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