What is a pro or con of living in Compton, Californiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 148% more expensive in Compton.

What salary do I need to live in Compton, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $80,330 in Compton, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. COMPTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 60.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,330 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Compton
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Compton, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, Compton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

183.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% higher

Commute

77.2% higher

Health

10.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Compton, CA

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