Compton, CA vs Durham, NC
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.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 33). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139). Durham leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Durham, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 69.4 (#1213) |
| Population | 90,986 | 283,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $395,976 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $67,432 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+61.9 |
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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D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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