Lomita, CA vs Loomis, CA

Loomis is moderately more affordable than Lomita, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Lomita scores 163 compared to 144 for Loomis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lomita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lomita is $1,918/month compared to $1,741/month in Loomis — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Loomis is more affordable at $649,800 median vs $792,100.

Median household income in Lomita is $92,920 compared to $103,435 in Loomis (-10.2%). Loomis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lomita spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Loomis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63°F vs 63.4°F). Loomis receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 13.6" in Lomita.