Lincoln, Nebraska
In Lincoln, Nebraska, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.41 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.65 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,292, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Lincoln's cost-of-living index of 78 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.41
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,292
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.50
Combo meal
Electricity
11.76¢
per kWh · ~$106/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$72,625
29.5% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.33 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.50 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.17 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.83 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.76 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.98 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.10 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.06 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.76 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.55 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.07 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.47 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.70 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.76 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.08 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.98 | $5.33 | +33.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.17 | $7.50 | +21.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.24 | $6.17 | +17.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.33 | $1.83 | +37.6% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.87 | $4.76 | +23.0% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.91 | $10.98 | +38.8% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.50 | $5.10 | +45.7% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.61 | $4.06 | +12.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.23 | $4.76 | +12.5% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.95 | $2.55 | +30.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.67 | $2.07 | +24.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.97 | $7.47 | +50.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.98 | $4.70 | +18.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.42 | $5.76 | +30.3% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.65 | $8.08 | +43.0% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.50
Casual Dining
$18.30
Monthly Spend
$299.5
+4.51% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.29
$10.14
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.10
$10.95
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.61
$11.36
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.37
$4.68
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Average 1BR: $1,059/mo · 2BR: $1,525/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
175k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,141
$59k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$73k
household median
Employment by Sector — Lincoln
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$51k/yr
~$59k/yr
~$71k/yr
~$22k/yr
~$69k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 31109
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,595/wk · $83k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$417/wk · $22k/yr
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