Lincoln, NE vs Webster Groves, 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

vs

Webster Groves

77.4

#251 nationally

Webster Groves leads in median household income ($105,930 vs $63,126). Lincoln leads in cost of living index (90 vs 115). Webster Groves leads in walk score (49 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lincoln, NE Webster Groves, MO
WhereAtHome Score 78.7 (#164) 77.4 (#251)
Population 295,222 23,449
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $295,359 $447,504
Median Household Income $63,126 $105,930
Average Commute 18.4 min 19.7 min
Walk Score 42 49
Crime Level Low 3.3
School Rating 7.4 N/A
Cost of Living Index 90 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+4.3 D+23.4