Conway, MO vs Lincoln, MO

Conway is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Conway scores 62 compared to 66 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Conway is $795/month compared to $784/month in Lincoln — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lincoln has cheaper rent, Conway actually has lower median home values ($78,800 vs $123,000).

Median household income in Conway is $34,153 compared to $60,272 in Lincoln (-43.3%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Conway spend roughly 27.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Lincoln.