Laurel, Maryland vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 4.4% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,798 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Lompoc
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Laurel, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower