Compton, CA vs Gainesville, GA
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
Gainesville
67.7
#1392 nationally
Gainesville leads in crime level (13.4 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 31). Gainesville leads in average commute (23 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Gainesville, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.7 (#1392) |
| Population | 90,986 | 47,265 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $374,716 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $64,163 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 13.4 |
| 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 | R+43.8 |
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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D+
67.7 Score
Gainesville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,716
Population
47,265
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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