Frederick, Maryland vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 25.0% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $62,511 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Compton
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Frederick, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower