Lincoln, Nebraska vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 135.0% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $117,486 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lincoln, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.0% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  98.7% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher