Compton, CA vs La Vergne, TN
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
La Vergne
66.2
#1573 nationally
Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 10). La Vergne leads in crime level (13.0 vs 34.8). La Vergne leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | La Vergne, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 66.2 (#1573) |
| Population | 90,986 | 39,597 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $348,444 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $77,531 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+21.8 |
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
66.2 Score
La Vergne, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$348,444
Population
39,597
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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