Compton, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 19.8% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $40,103 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Compton, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower