Columbia, Missouri vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 30.5% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $65,256 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Lompoc
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Columbia, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher