Poulsbo, Washington vs. Compton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Compton, California is 8.2% more expensive than Poulsbo, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,084 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poulsbo, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Poulsbo, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Compton
than in Poulsbo, Washington
Poulsbo, WA vs. Compton, CA
Compared to Poulsbo, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher