Monterey, California vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 33.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $33,505 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lompoc
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Monterey, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher