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Gas prices in Lincoln, NE average roughly $3.04/gallon, adjusted for the local cost of living index of 87. Calculate your monthly and annual fuel costs based on your commute in Lincoln.
Data as of · Sources: Zillow, Census ACS, Tax Foundation, Freddie Mac
Nebraska Financial Snapshot (2026) — Gas Cost Calculator
Cost-of-living index scales typical utility spend for the gas cost calculator in Nebraska.
How the Gas Cost Calculator Math Works Under Nebraska Law
The Gas Cost Calculator runs a well-known formula (principal × rate, discounted cash flow, amortization, or equivalent) client-side and layers on Nebraska's tax and cost-of-living inputs. State-specific numbers — brackets, exemptions, and averages — come from public federal / state datasets cited in the sources section.
Local context: Lincoln, NE
Housing economics in Lincoln, NE. The median home value runs 16.4% below the U.S. baseline for Lincoln, NE is $299,450 per Zillow's home-value index. Median rent runs $1,311 a month per Zillow ZORI, cheaper than the national $1,850 baseline. Effective property tax sits at 1.60% of assessed value, meaningfully higher than the 0.99% national average tracked by the Tax Foundation.
Income and tax climate. Nebraska's top marginal state income tax bracket lands at 6.84% — compared to the volume-weighted national average around 4-5%. BEA's Regional Price Parity scores Lincoln, NE at 87.0 (national = 100), meaning a dollar in Lincoln, NE buys 115¢ — more goods and services than the same dollar nationally.
Local context as of 2026-04-19.
Lincoln versus the U.S. baseline
| Metric | Lincoln, NE | U.S. baseline | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value[zillow] | $299,450 | $358,000 | -16.4% |
| Median monthly rent[zillow] | $1,311 | $1,850 | -29.1% |
| Property tax (effective)[tax-foundation] | 1.60% | 0.99% | 61.6% |
| State top marginal income tax[tax-foundation] | 6.84% | ~4.08% (volume-weighted) | 2.8 pp |
| State cost-of-living index[bea-rpp] | 87.0 | 100.0 | -13.0 pts |
How to use the Gas Cost Calculator
Walk through using the Gas Cost Calculator with Lincoln, NE-specific defaults pre-loaded from primary sources.
- Enter your Lincoln numbersFill in the gas cost inputs. Defaults reflect Lincoln, NE 2026: median home $299,450, median rent $1,311/mo, 1.60% effective property tax.
- Apply the local 2026 inputsThe median home value in Lincoln is $299,450 (Zillow ZHVI), with median monthly rent running $1,311/mo.
- Compare against Lincoln contextMonthly PITI on the $299,450 median home in Lincoln is ~$2,322/mo — vs a $1,311/mo median rent.
How Nebraska Compares to Neighboring States
| State | Median home | Top inc tax | Prop tax rate | RPP (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (this page) | $265,000 | 5.20% | 1.73% | 90.3 |
| compare to Colorado | $560,000 | 4.40% | 0.51% | 101.9 |
| Iowa side-by-side | $215,000 | 3.80% | 1.50% | 88.8 |
| see Kansas | $225,000 | 5.58% | 1.41% | 89.9 |
| check Missouri | $245,000 | 4.70% | 0.97% | 91.1 |
Sources: Zillow ZHVI[1], state Departments of Revenue / Tax Foundation[2], Tax Foundation property taxes[3], BEA Regional Price Parities[4].
What Changes Your Result in Nebraska
- Nebraska cost-of-living drag:Line-item costs in Nebraska deviate from the US mean by whatever the BEA all-items RPP deviates from 100. Weight your budget toward the state average rather than the national average.
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How Lincoln Compares to the National Average
Understanding how Lincoln stacks up helps you calibrate your financial planning.
| Metric | Lincoln, NE | US Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $299,450 | $420,800 | -28.8% |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,311 | $1,713 | -23.5% |
| Median Household Income | $73,095 | $74,580 | -2.0% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.60% | 1.10% | +45.5% |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 100 | -13.0% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, BLS, Zillow, NAR (2024–2025). Green = favorable for residents; red = less favorable.
Lincoln Financial Snapshot
- Population (Metro)
- 360,000
- Unemployment
- 2.6%
- Avg Commute
- 19 min
- Median Age
- 31.8
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 19.0x
- Annual Property Tax
- $4,791
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lincoln
- Can median-income households afford the median home in Lincoln?
- With a ~$2,322 monthly PITI and $73,095 median income, housing would consume ~38.1% of gross annual income. Qualifying under the 28% DTI rule requires ~$99,514 in annual income. Educational reference only.
- Is it better to rent or buy in Lincoln?
- Lincoln's price-to-rent ratio (19.0x) is roughly neutral — in the 15-20x range the decision depends on time horizon and wealth goals.
- What is the annual property tax bill on the median home in Lincoln?
- Approximately $4,791/yr at the 1.60% effective rate on the $299,450 median home. The national average effective rate is 1.07%.
- What share of median income goes to rent in Lincoln?
- The $1,311/mo median rent represents 21.5% of the $73,095 median household income. The recommended housing cost threshold is 30%; Lincoln falls within that guideline. Educational reference only.
- How much does commuting cost in Lincoln?
- Average commute time in Lincoln is 19 minutes per ACS. Estimated annual commute cost runs about $3,310. Educational reference only.
- How does the cost of living in Lincoln compare to the national average?
- Lincoln's BEA RPP index is 87, 13% below the national baseline of 100. For a household earning the national median income of $77,540, this translates to ~$10,080/yr in purchasing power difference. Educational reference only.
- What is the median home price in Lincoln, NE?
- The median home price in Lincoln is $299,450 as of 2025–2026.
- What is the average rent in Lincoln?
- The median monthly rent in Lincoln, NE is $1,311.
- Does the gas cost replace professional advice?
- No. This calculator gives educational estimates using public Lincoln data and standard formulas. It is not personalized tax, legal, or investment advice. Consult a licensed professional for decisions with material consequences.
How we compute this — methodology
The Lincoln page uses local median home price ($299,450), median rent ($1,311/mo), and property tax rate (1.60%) alongside the calculator's client-side formula. Calculations run in your browser — no inputs are sent to a server.
Known limits: ZIP-level variance within Lincoln can be substantial — the figures shown are city-wide medians. For a precise property tax quote, consult your county assessor.
Sources
- Zillow Research — ZHVI (Zillow Home Value Index) + ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index), city-level. zillow.com/research/data. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for median household income and population. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs.
- CalcFi state financial context — tips + first-time homebuyer programs compiled from each state's Housing Finance Authority (HFA) public pages. See
src/data/state-financial-context.ts. - Tax Foundation — state property tax effective rates and state/local sales tax rates. taxfoundation.org.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rate averages used by mortgage-related calculators. freddiemac.com/pmms.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration — residential electricity / natural gas / gasoline — www.eia.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) — real median household income, unemployment, HPI, LFPR per state — fred.stlouisfed.org. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — weekly national mortgage rates — www.freddiemac.com/pmms. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owners, and Homeowners Tenants Insurance Report — content.naic.org/article/homeowners-insurance-report. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- State Departments of Revenue — official bracket + deduction publications (one primary URL per state; linked in the brackets table below) — taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by State — www.bea.gov/data/prices-inflation/regional-price-parities-state-and-metro-area. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws — www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — state-level occupational wages — www.bls.gov/oes. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
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