Lompoc, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 3.6% more expensive than Lompoc, California.

You would need a salary of $81,106 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lompoc, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Lompoc, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Lompoc, California
Lompoc, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lompoc, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher