Laurel, Delaware vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 42.5% more expensive than Laurel, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $71,264 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Laurel, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Compton
than in Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Laurel, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher