Oakland, California vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 48.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $41,473 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Oakland, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% lower
      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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower