Compton, CA vs Fair Oaks, CA

Compton is moderately more affordable than Fair Oaks, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Compton scores 134 compared to 146 for Fair Oaks, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fair Oaks can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Compton is $1,601/month compared to $1,797/month in Fair Oaks — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Compton is more affordable at $546,700 median vs $645,600.

Median household income in Compton is $74,270 compared to $111,332 in Fair Oaks (-33.3%). While Fair Oaks is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Compton spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Fair Oaks.