Side-by-side
Lincoln vs Fort Wayne vs Omaha vs Sioux Falls
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lincoln, NE77 | Fort Wayne, IN80 | Omaha, NE78 | Sioux Falls, SD69 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 77 | 80 | 78 | 69 |
| Affordability | 93 | 92 | 91 | 94 |
| Housing | 85 | 92 | 86 | 84 |
| Jobs | 90 | 86 | 90 | 79 |
| Safety | 64 | 78 | 61 | 53 |
| Climate | 84 | 81 | 84 | 64 |
| Amenities | 27 | 33 | 44 | 20 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,462 | $3,570 | $3,683 | $3,503 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $926 | $916 | $1,148 | $986 |
| Median home value | $248,200 | $169,700 | $230,100 | $271,400 |
| Median HH income | $69,991 | $60,293 | $72,708 | $74,714 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.0% |
| Population | 291.9K | 266.2K | 488.2K | 197.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 14° | 84° / 17° | 87° / 14° | 84° / 7° |
| Sunny days / yr | 236 | 178 | 229 | 223 |