Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Lincoln, California


The cost of living in Lincoln, California is 45.4% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $40,947 in Lincoln, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lincoln
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Lincoln, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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