Monroe, Louisiana vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 68.8% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $84,406 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Compton
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Monroe, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  92.0% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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