Lompoc, California vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 12.5% cheaper than Lompoc, California.

You would need a salary of $43,729 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lompoc, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Lompoc, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Lompoc, California
Lompoc, CA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Lompoc, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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