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Cost of Living in Lompico, CA

Population: 1,024 | California

131
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lompico is 31% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
207
Home Values
113
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Lompico, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 131, Lompico, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 31% more expensive than the national average and 13% below the California state average of 144. Lompico is a small community of 1,024 residents.

The median household income in Lompico is $87,604, which is 17% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Lompico. The area sees an average annual temperature of 60.7°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 52°F. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches spread over roughly 59 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$87,604
vs US Median ($75,149)
+17%

Housing

Median Home Value
$630,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,238/mo

Everyday Prices in Lompico

BLS Average Prices for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
$0.26
Electricity
per kWh
+38% vs US

Climate in Lompico

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

60.7°F
Avg Temperature
13.5"
Rainfall / Year
59d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 60 62 66 69 74 79 81 81 81 76 66 60
Avg °F 51 53 56 59 63 67 70 70 69 64 56 51
Low °F 42 44 46 48 52 56 58 59 57 53 46 42
Rain" 2.8 2.7 2.1 1.1 0.4 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.5 1.3 2.3

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