San Jose, California vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 57.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $21,279 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lincoln
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to San Jose, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower