Clay, CA vs Lincoln Village, CA

Lincoln Village is moderately more affordable than Clay, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Clay scores 142 compared to 128 for Lincoln Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay is $1,435/month compared to $1,725/month in Lincoln Village — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clay has cheaper rent, Lincoln Village actually has lower median home values ($466,500 vs $732,700).

Median household income in Clay is $115,313 compared to $88,305 in Lincoln Village (+30.6%). While Clay is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Lincoln Village.