Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 22.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $122,594 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Lompoc
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher