Lakewood, Washington vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 1.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,120 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Lompoc
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% lower
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower