Altamonte Springs, FL vs Compton, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Altamonte Springs
71.9
#940 nationally
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
Altamonte Springs leads in crime level (9.3 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 35). Altamonte Springs leads in cost of living index (106 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altamonte Springs, FL | Compton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#940) | 60.4 (#1935) |
| Population | 45,257 | 90,986 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,863 | $645,439 |
| Median Household Income | $61,714 | $69,728 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 34.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.9 Score
Altamonte Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,863
Population
45,257
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Compton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,439
Population
90,986
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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