Orem, Utah vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 23.4% more expensive than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $61,721 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Compton
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Orem, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  88.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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