Lancaster, California vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 18.6% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $59,304 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Compton
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower