Lincoln, NE vs Schererville, IN

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

Schererville

72.3

#912 nationally

Lincoln leads in walk score (42 vs 23). Lincoln leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 31.2 min). Schererville leads in median household income ($79,662 vs $63,126).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lincoln, NE Schererville, IN
WhereAtHome Score 78.7 (#164) 72.3 (#912)
Population 295,222 29,657
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $295,359 $362,501
Median Household Income $63,126 $79,662
Average Commute 18.4 min 31.2 min
Walk Score 42 23
Crime Level Low 3.4
School Rating 7.4 N/A
Cost of Living Index 90 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+4.3 D+5.6
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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Schererville, IN
C-
72.3 Score

Schererville, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$362,501

Population

29,657

Crime

Low

Walk Score

23

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