Compton, California vs. Kingsport, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingsport, Tennessee is 41.7% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $29,142 in Kingsport, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingsport, Tennessee is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Kingsport
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs. Kingsport, TN
Compared to Compton, Kingsport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower