Melbourne, Florida vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 24.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $111,737 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Lompoc
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher