Compton, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 42.2% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $28,922 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Waco
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Compton, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  55.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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