Compton, CA vs Hilton Head Island, SC
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
Hilton Head Island
65.7
#1612 nationally
Hilton Head Island leads in crime level (5.2 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 13). Hilton Head Island leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Hilton Head Island, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 65.7 (#1612) |
| Population | 90,986 | 38,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $786,417 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $93,694 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+14.5 |
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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D
65.7 Score
Hilton Head Island, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,417
Population
38,097
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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