Compton, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 5.1% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $47,434 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Compton, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Austin
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Compton, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower