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Houston vs Lincoln
Houston and Lincoln
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Lincoln are under the US rate in this release, 2.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Houston to Lincoln
In 2022-2023, 52 households filed a move from Houston to Lincoln (about 76 people, average adjusted gross income $51,308). 50 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,188 in Houston and $993 in Lincoln. Houston has no state tax on wages. Lincoln has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Lincoln is 89% of the national level for the same work, against 102% in Houston.
Lincoln averages 228 sunny days, with July highs around 86°F and January nights around 18°F. Houston is 204 sunny days, 94°F in July, 45°F in January. Commutes average 19 minutes in Lincoln and 29 in Houston.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 52 households moved Houston → Lincoln (about 76 people, average AGI $51,308). 50 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Houston and Lincoln changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 919 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,550–$4,800
- Container or pod
- $1,800–$3,400
- Rent a truck
- $950–$1,800
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Questions
Is Lincoln cheaper than Houston after tax and rent?
Yes. Lincoln leaves about $90 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,188 in Houston and $993 in Lincoln.
Does Lincoln have state income tax?
Lincoln is in Nebraska, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Houston to Lincoln?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.