Compton, California vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 29.8% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $35,081 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Compton, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower