Denver, Colorado vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 6.7% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,355 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Compton
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Denver, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher