2026 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Compton, CA vs Balch Springs, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Balch Springs or is it cheaper to live in Compton?
- Balch Springs is 38.0% less expensive than Compton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Balch Springs or Compton?
- Balch Springs housing costs are 63.1% less expensive than Compton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Compton or is Health Care more affordable in Balch Springs.
- Health related expenses are 8.8% more in Balch Springs.
 Compton, CABalch Springs, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.2100
 Food & Groceries100.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.1100
 Housing178.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$222,000$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock124.2100
 Miscellaneous133.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 11 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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Reviews for Balch Springs    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived here 14 yrs. It's now the Drug Capital n homeless people than  More

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Over 12 years ago

OMG.... that's soo true .... I get arrested for move a Orange Cone 6" (inches) to avoid a accident with it.... THE GARLAND TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS THE MOST IGNORANT  More

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Over 17 years ago

Climate: Hot in summer, mild winters, lots of allergens from trees, grass, and  More

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