Lincoln, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 57.2% more expensive than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $117,873 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lincoln, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower