Schenectady, New York vs. Lompoc, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lompoc, California is 26.0% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,516 in Lompoc, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lompoc, California is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Lompoc
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Lompoc, CA
Compared to Schenectady, Lompoc is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower