Albany, New York vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 21.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,725 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Lompoc
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Albany, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower