Lincoln, NE vs Pekin, IL

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

vs

Pekin

80.5

#73 nationally

Lincoln leads in median household income ($63,126 vs $52,507). Lincoln leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 21.8 min). Lincoln leads in walk score (42 vs 39).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lincoln, NE Pekin, IL
WhereAtHome Score 78.7 (#164) 80.5 (#73)
Population 295,222 31,126
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $295,359 $145,264
Median Household Income $63,126 $52,507
Average Commute 18.4 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 42 39
Crime Level Low 10.8
School Rating 7.4 N/A
Cost of Living Index 90 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+4.3 R+26.7
Lincoln, NE
C+
78.7 Score

Lincoln, NE

University town with capital charm

Median Home

$295,359

Population

295,222

Crime

Low

Schools

B+

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Pekin, IL
B-
80.5 Score

Pekin, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$145,264

Population

31,126

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

39

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