St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 81.4% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $90,691 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Compton
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Compton, CA
Compared to St. Joseph, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  126.6% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher