Lincoln, CA vs Pomona, CA

Pomona is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 153 compared to 140 for Pomona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $2,081/month compared to $1,738/month in Pomona — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pomona is more affordable at $569,600 median vs $628,500.

Median household income in Lincoln is $108,108 compared to $78,869 in Pomona (+37.1%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Pomona.

Climate-wise, Pomona is notably warmer with an average of 66.1°F compared to 61.2°F in Lincoln. Lincoln receives more rainfall at 18" per year compared to 10" in Pomona.