Lincoln, NE vs Terrell, TX
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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Lincoln leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 24.7 min). Lincoln leads in cost of living index (90 vs 94). Lincoln leads in median household income ($63,126 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, NE | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.7 (#164) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 295,222 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $295,359 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $63,126 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.3 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Lincoln has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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