Akron, Ohio vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 98.0% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $98,984 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Compton
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Akron, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.0% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  508.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  100.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher