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    City vs city

    Lincoln, NE vs Omaha, NE

    LincolnOmaha
    Population291,932488,197
    Population growth (1 yr)0.5%-0.2%
    Median home value$248,200$230,100
    Median rent$1,045$1,150
    Household income$69,991$72,708
    Unemployment3.3%4.2%
    Bachelor's degree+26%26%
    State crime /100k1,6261,626

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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