Cost of Living Calculator - Lompoc, California vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 12.2% more expensive than Lompoc, California.

You would need a salary of $84,151 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lompoc, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Lompoc, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Lompoc, California
Lompoc, CA vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Lompoc, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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