Amarillo, Texas vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 75.3% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $175,321 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Compton
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Amarillo, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  114.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher