Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Lompoc, California


The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 23.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,201 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lompoc
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Lompoc, CA
Compared to Boston, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower

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