West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 26.3% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,148 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Compton
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Compton, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower