10 Best and Worst Cities for Saving Money

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No. 3. Lincoln, Neb.

Population: 268,738

Sales tax: 7%

Median home/condo value: $143,300

Median monthly rent: $683

Median income: $48,070

Unemployment: 3.2%

Gas: $1.93 a gallon

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No. 3. Irvine, Calif.

Population: 236,716

Sales tax: 8%

Median house/condo value: 630,400

Median monthly rent: $1,849

Median income: $96,278

Unemployment rate: 3.9%

Gas: $2.45 a gallon

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