Palmdale, California vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 10.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $44,563 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Lompoc
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower