Moving from Sacramento to Lincoln?

If you love the vibrant energy of Midtown in Sacramento, with its bustling eateries and coffee shops, you'll find the Haymarket neighborhood in Lincoln equally appealing. Haymarket combines modern urban life with a rich history, featuring great spots like Iron Horse Bar & Grill. For fans of East Sacramento’s historic architecture and upscale homes, East Campus in Lincoln offers a similar aesthetic with its charming streets and proximity to the University of Nebraska. Families moving from the serene parks of Land Park will appreciate Piedmont in Lincoln, home to scenic parks like Holmes Lake Park. Meanwhile, if you enjoyed the modern amenities and developed areas of Natomas, North 27th Street in Lincoln provides easy access to shopping centers and contemporary housing.

If you're considering a move, it’s important to note that houses in Sacramento are generally more expensive, with a median home price of $450,000 compared to $250,000 in Lincoln. While Sacramento's architecture features Craftsman Bungalows, Lincoln commonly showcases Colonial Revival styles. When it comes to lifestyle, Sacramento boasts higher walkability and bikeability scores, offering a more urban feel. Interestingly, solar panels are a prominent feature in Sacramento's listings, whereas in Lincoln, large yards are often highlighted.

While Sacramento's public transit options are more developed, with [SacRT Light Rail](https://www.sacrt.com/apps/schedules/) serving various parts of the city, Lincoln's lower traffic congestion makes for quicker commutes overall. Although you might find it challenging to get by without a car in Sacramento due to its larger geographical spread and more significant traffic, Lincoln's smaller size and less congested roads might allow you to manage without a vehicle more easily.