Burien, Washington vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 0.8% cheaper than Burien, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,600 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burien, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is cheaper than Burien, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Compton
than in Burien, Washington
Burien, WA vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Burien, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower