Compton, CA vs Easton, PA
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
Easton
72.6
#857 nationally
Easton leads in crime level (5.4 vs 34.8). Easton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 139). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $62,642).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Easton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 72.6 (#857) |
| Population | 90,986 | 29,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $386,797 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $62,642 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Easton, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,797
Population
29,538
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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