salaryLincoln is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,328
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$168
👥 People living there
294,856
990,138
Commute to work
18.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
41.8%
47.3%
Own their home
56.1%
55.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $301,320 | +197% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $152,100 | +155% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $87,530 | $216,740 | +148% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $141,960 | +142% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $213,110 | +110% in San Jose |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $121,700 | +87% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,440 | $231,560 | +86% in San Jose |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $157,140 | +80% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $72,344 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or San Jose?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $157,922 in San Jose, 51% more in San Jose.