Lompoc, CA Cost of Living


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Lompoc cost of living score
154.7
More expensive
54.7% higher
than the US average
3.2% higher
than the California average
Lompoc, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.7% higher than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for California.

Lompoc, CA

Housing costs in Lompoc?
A typical home costs $486,600, which is 43.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.7% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lompoc costs $2,270 per month, which is 58.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Lompoc?
To live comfortably in Lompoc, California, a minimum annual income of $93,240 for a family, and $80,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lompoc?
The cost of living in Lompoc, CA is relatively low compared to other cities in California. The median home price in the city is around $320,000, which is quite a bit lower than many other cities across the state. Additionally, the sales tax rate in Lompoc is among the lowest in the state at 8.25%, and there are no additional local taxes or fees to be paid on goods and services. On top of this, utilities such as electricity, gas and water are reasonably priced so it's easy to keep a tight budget while living here. All things considered, Lompoc is an affordable place to live that offers a pleasant and comfortable lifestyle without having to pay exorbitant costs for basic necessities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLompocCaliforniaUnited States
  154.7149.9100.0
  102.4105.1100
  113.298.3100.0
  154.7234.8100.0
  $486,600$733,500$338,100
  89.0%102.4%100.0%
  97.3133.1100.0
  142.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up as a child in Lompoc in the 1960's. It was small town of about 18k with crime and shootings virtually unheard of. Dad sold his home on Third Street in 1995  More

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I lived in this town for 7 years. It's a horrible trap! Over 1/3 of the town is on probation, Close to half of the town addicted to Meth, Heroin of Crack Cocaine (yes  More

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Moved here from Philly two years ago and have no regrets. You do not need air conditioning, the weather very rarely is warmer than 75 degrees. You can easily find a nice  More

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