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Bellingham, WA vs Lompoc, CA

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Are people in Lompoc older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Lompoc is 0.3 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lompoc or Bellingham?
- Lompoc housing costs are 19.8% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lompoc or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Lompoc is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bellingham.

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

Things to do in Lompoc?
Lompoc, California is situated in Santa Barbara county giving visitors great entertainment options around Pine Mountain Observatory and job opportunities through Tech Space SBC.

 Bellingham, WALompoc, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,232329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews

I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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