Lincoln, NE vs Maryland Heights, MO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lincoln
78.7
#164 nationally
Maryland Heights
79.2
#138 nationally
Lincoln leads in walk score (42 vs 26). Maryland Heights leads in median household income ($82,232 vs $63,126). Lincoln leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, NE | Maryland Heights, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.7 (#164) | 79.2 (#138) |
| Population | 295,222 | 27,575 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $295,359 | $266,232 |
| Median Household Income | $63,126 | $82,232 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.3 | D+23.4 |
C+
78.7 Score
Lincoln, NE
University town with capital charm
Median Home
$295,359
Population
295,222
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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C+
79.2 Score
Maryland Heights, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,232
Population
27,575
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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