Compton, CA vs San Pablo, CA

Compton is moderately more affordable than San Pablo, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Compton scores 134 compared to 141 for San Pablo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of San Pablo 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 $1,890/month in San Pablo — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Compton has cheaper rent, San Pablo actually has lower median home values ($516,000 vs $546,700).

Median household income in Compton is $74,270 compared to $78,215 in San Pablo (-5%). The higher salaries in San Pablo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Compton spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in San Pablo.