Lompoc, California vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 27.6% cheaper than Lompoc, California.

You would need a salary of $36,220 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lompoc, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Lompoc, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Minot
than in Lompoc, California
Lompoc, CA vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Lompoc, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher