Lincoln, California vs. Nikiski, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 25.7% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $37,135 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Nikiski
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Nikiski, AK
Compared to Lincoln, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% lower
      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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher