Side-by-side
Cary vs Lincoln
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cary, NC84 | Lincoln, NE77 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 84 | 77 |
| Affordability | 81 | 93 |
| Housing | 78 | 85 |
| Jobs | 90 | 90 |
| Safety | 97 | 64 |
| Climate | 100 | 84 |
| Amenities | 45 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,229 | $3,462 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $926 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $248,200 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $69,991 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Population | 176.7K | 291.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 89° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 236 |