Lompoc, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.5% cheaper than Lompoc, California.

You would need a salary of $40,742 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lompoc, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Lompoc, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Houston
than in Lompoc, California
Lompoc, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lompoc, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower