Compton, CA vs Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg
72.7
#842 nationally
Harrisburg leads in crime level (20.9 vs 34.8). Harrisburg leads in cost of living index (87 vs 139). Harrisburg leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Harrisburg, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 72.7 (#842) |
| Population | 90,986 | 50,012 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $270,397 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $46,654 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 19.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 20.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.9 |
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-
72.7 Score
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$270,397
Population
50,012
Crime
High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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