Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 48.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $148,920 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Lompoc
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher