Compton, CA vs Erie, 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
Erie
77.9
#208 nationally
Erie leads in crime level (10.3 vs 34.8). Erie leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 30.8 min). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $43,135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Erie, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 77.9 (#208) |
| Population | 90,986 | 92,957 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $208,273 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $43,135 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.0 |
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+
77.9 Score
Erie, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$208,273
Population
92,957
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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