Lincoln, Rhode Island vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 34.6% more expensive than Lincoln, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $67,282 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lincoln, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower