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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Lompoc, CA vs Carpinteria, CA

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Are people in Carpinteria older or younger than people in Lompoc?
- The Median Age in Carpinteria is 6.8 years older than in Lompoc.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpinteria or Lompoc?
- Carpinteria housing costs are 147.9% more expensive than Lompoc housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpinteria or Lompoc?
- The average commute for residents of Carpinteria is 1.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lompoc.

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.

Things to do in Carpinteria?
Carpinteria, CA is a vibrant town southeast of Santa Barbara boasting a variety of landmarks including Rincon Beach Park perfect for hiking or Carpinteria State Beach exhibiting amazing wildlife; their annual event Summer Solstice Festival brings people together with food and games every June.

 Lompoc, CACarpinteria, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,289329,725,481
 Median Income$60,234  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$486,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.63  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lompoc    27 Reviews
Al · Fountain Hills, AZ
Lompoc now has gangs and shootings
Over 5 years ago

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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Ronnie · Santa Barbara, CA
BE WARNED - I lived there for 7 years TG I ESCAPED
Over 6 years ago

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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Wayne · Lompoc, CA
Affordable Mediterranean climate
Over 6 years ago

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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Reviews for Carpinteria    2 Reviews
steve · Carpinteria, CA
great place
Over 14 years ago

Only trouble is, there's no place to go that's better.  More

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Scott · Carpinteria, CA
Cost of Living
Over 19 years ago

Cost of living in my area is very high, but especially  More

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