Modesto, California vs. Lincoln, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, California is 19.1% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $59,530 in Lincoln, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Lincoln, CA
Compared to Modesto, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher