Arlington, Texas vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 35.3% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,659 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Compton
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Arlington, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower