Lompoc, CA vs New York City, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lompoc
63.6
#1755 nationally
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 53). Lompoc leads in average commute (28 min vs 41.2 min). Lompoc leads in cost of living index (131 vs 187).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lompoc, CA | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1755) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 43,045 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $597,835 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $66,947 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+64.8 |
D
63.6 Score
Lompoc, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$597,835
Population
43,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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