Buffalo, New York vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 54.1% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $77,062 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Compton
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher