Median Home Price
$288,588.05
Median RentBETTER
$1,265.02/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0
Property Tax RateTIE
1.73%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+3.9%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$160,661
Median Home PriceBETTER
$284,661
Median Rent
$1,383.09/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
17.2
Property Tax RateTIE
1.73%
Price Change (1Y)
+0.9%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$207,445
Key Differences
Home Prices
Lincoln's median home price of $288,588.05 is higher than Omaha's $284,661 by 1%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Lincoln costs $1,265.02/mo compared to $1,383.09/mo in Omaha—a difference of $118.07/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.