Staten Island, New York vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 11.9% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $140,982 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Compton
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Staten Island, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower