Desert Center, California vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 8.8% cheaper than Desert Center, California.

You would need a salary of $68,420 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Desert Center, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Desert Center, California
Desert Center, CA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Desert Center, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower