Salinas, California vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 16.6% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $25,025 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lompoc
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Salinas, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower