Lincoln, CA vs South San Jose Hills, CA

South San Jose Hills is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 153 compared to 140 for South San Jose Hills, 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 $1,840/month in South San Jose Hills — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South San Jose Hills is more affordable at $540,400 median vs $628,500.

Median household income in Lincoln is $108,108 compared to $94,740 in South San Jose Hills (+14.1%). 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 23.3% in South San Jose Hills.

Climate-wise, South San Jose Hills is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 61.2°F in Lincoln. Lincoln receives more rainfall at 18" per year compared to 11.9" in South San Jose Hills.