Seattle, Washington vs. Lincoln, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, California is 18.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,831 in Lincoln, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lincoln, CA
Compared to Seattle, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.0% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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