Compton, CA vs Garfield Heights, OH
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
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Garfield Heights leads in crime level (12.7 vs 34.8). Garfield Heights leads in cost of living index (83 vs 139). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Garfield Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 80.4 (#77) |
| Population | 90,986 | 28,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $138,742 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $49,864 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 12.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+31.5 |
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-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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