Lincoln, California vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 74.2% more expensive than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $139,357 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher