Cost of living in the Lincoln Metro Area
2 counties across NE. Population: 341,309.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Lincoln Metro Area
Average rent across the Lincoln metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Lincoln Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Lincoln Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Lincoln Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Lincoln Metro Area
The Lincoln metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Lincoln NE$2,890/moPop323,673 Rent$910/mo Income$72,625/yrLincoln NE 323,673 $910/mo $72,625/yr $2,890/mo
- Seward County NE$2,705/moPop17,636 Rent$718/mo Income$81,122/yrSeward County NE 17,636 $718/mo $81,122/yr $2,705/mo
Compare counties in the Lincoln Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Lincoln Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Lincoln Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Lincoln metro area is approximately $2,880 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Lincoln Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Lincoln metro area is $900 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Lincoln Metro Area?
Seward County, NE is the most affordable county in the Lincoln metro area at approximately $2,705 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Lincoln Metro Area?
Lancaster County, NE is the most expensive county in the Lincoln metro area at approximately $2,890 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Lincoln Metro Area?
The Lincoln metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Lincoln, Seward County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.