Compton, CA vs Evergreen Park, IL
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
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 34.8). Evergreen Park leads in cost of living index (105 vs 139). Evergreen Park leads in median household income ($92,266 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Evergreen Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 80.8 (#62) |
| Population | 90,986 | 19,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $294,044 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $92,266 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Evergreen Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,044
Population
19,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Midwest
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