Cost of Living Calculator - Garden City, Michigan vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 53.1% more expensive than Garden City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,815 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Garden City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Compton
than in Garden City, Michigan
Garden City, MI vs Compton, CA
Compared to Garden City, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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