Compton, CA vs Laguna Hills, CA
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
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Laguna Hills leads in crime level (6.4 vs 34.8). Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $69,728). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Laguna Hills, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 62.6 (#1840) |
| Population | 90,986 | 30,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $1,236,917 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $122,902 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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