Modesto, California vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 18.7% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $59,356 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Compton
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Modesto, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher