Chico, California vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 2.4% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $122,830 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Lompoc
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Chico, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower