Bayonne, NJ 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.

Bayonne

67.1

#1460 nationally

vs

Compton

60.4

#1935 nationally

Bayonne leads in crime level (6.8 vs 34.8). Bayonne leads in walk score (79 vs 65). Bayonne leads in median household income ($80,044 vs $69,728).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bayonne, NJ Compton, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.1 (#1460) 60.4 (#1935)
Population 70,300 90,986
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $600,153 $645,439
Median Household Income $80,044 $69,728
Average Commute 33.9 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 79 65
Crime Level 6.8 34.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 130 139
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+28.1 D+32.9