Lincoln, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 27.9% more expensive than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $127,851 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower