Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Nebraska vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 69.8% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $84,952 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Lincoln, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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