Compton, CA vs East Palo Alto, 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.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
East Palo Alto leads in crime level (16.6 vs 34.8). Compton leads in cost of living index (139 vs 213). East Palo Alto leads in median household income ($103,248 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | East Palo Alto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 60.5 (#1931) |
| Population | 90,986 | 28,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $1,016,727 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $103,248 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 16.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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