Detroit, Michigan vs. Lincoln, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, California is 54.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,114 in Lincoln, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
774% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Lincoln, CA
Compared to Detroit, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  777.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher