Cost of Living in Lincoln, CA
Population 51,629 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Home prices in Lincoln run well above the national baseline, with a median of $629,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $108,108 place the city among the better-paid California metros.
Located 7 miles north of Roseville, Lincoln falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Roseville's $631,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lincoln
The median home value in Lincoln is $628,500 — 106% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,081/month, 58% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,108/year is 45% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Lincoln has a cost of living index of 187 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 87% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lincoln, CA?
Lincoln has a cost index of 187 (100 = national average). It is 87% above the national average.
What is average rent in Lincoln, CA?
The median gross rent in Lincoln is $2,081 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lincoln?
The median home value in Lincoln is $628,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lincoln?
The median household income in Lincoln is $108,108 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lincoln, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lincoln is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Lincoln, CA affordable?
Lincoln is above average in cost of living, with an index of 187 — about 87% higher than the national average.
Lincoln at a Glance
- Population
- 51,629
- Median Income
- $108,108
- Home Value
- $628,500
- Median Rent
- $2,081/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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