Cost of Living Comparison Between Preston and Lincoln 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lincoln is 7.3% higher than in Preston (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lincoln is 1.5% lower than in Preston | |
| Rent Prices in Lincoln are 24.8% lower than in Preston | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lincoln are 26.1% higher than in Preston | |
| Groceries Prices in Lincoln are 3.3% lower than in Preston | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lincoln is 24.2% lower than in Preston | |
Restaurants | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 £ | 18.50 £ | +68.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 £ | 56.00 £ | -6.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.25 £ | 8.00 £ | +28.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 £ | 4.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | 5.00 £ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.23 £ | 3.85 £ | +19.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.31 £ | 2.00 £ | +52.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 £ | 1.23 £ | -1.3 % |
Markets | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.21 £ | 3.93 £ | -24.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | 0.86 £ | +4.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.55 £ | 0.89 £ | +61.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 £ | 2.85 £ | +4.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.82 £ | 3.01 £ | -21.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.51 £ | 2.93 £ | -16.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.79 £ | 3.63 £ | -24.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 1.08 £ | +16.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 £ | 0.80 £ | +73.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | 0.98 £ | +29.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.35 £ | 1.03 £ | -24.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 £ | 0.29 £ | -21.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 £ | 0.53 £ | +31.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.70 £ | 0.75 £ | +7.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.84 £ | 1.19 £ | +41.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 £ | 7.25 £ | +3.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 £ | 1.49 £ | -14.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 £ | 2.73 £ | +33.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 13.00 £ | 12.88 £ | -1.0 % |
Transportation | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 £ | 3.00 £ | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.85 £ | 65.00 £ | -2.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.20 £ | 2.50 £ | +13.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 £ | 2.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 £ | 13.50 £ | +12.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.69 £ | 5.56 £ | -2.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,285.00 £ | 25,000.00 £ | -11.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,869.33 £ | 29,500.00 £ | +41.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 324.44 £ | 335.00 £ | +3.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.23 £ | 11.75 £ | -11.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.73 £ | 34.33 £ | +19.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.40 £ | 31.60 £ | +35.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.67 £ | 12.50 £ | -20.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 £ | 12.50 £ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 955.00 £ | 1,425.00 £ | +49.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,000.00 £ | 15,300.00 £ | -10.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.00 £ | 70.00 £ | +27.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 25.00 £ | 32.00 £ | +28.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 60.00 £ | 50.00 £ | -16.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 50.00 £ | 85.00 £ | +70.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 750.00 £ | 733.33 £ | -2.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 600.00 £ | 600.00 £ | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,383.33 £ | 850.00 £ | -38.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,233.33 £ | 800.00 £ | -35.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Preston Edit |
Lincoln Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,670.00 £ | 1,993.00 £ | -25.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.90 | 5.90 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 21 | 15 |
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| Cost of Living in Liverpool | 29.91 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Barnsley | 55.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Derby | 55.93 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Peterborough | 66.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in York | 70.60 miles |