Compton, CA vs Mount Vernon, WA
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
Mount Vernon
67.1
#1463 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in crime level (5.2 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 35). Mount Vernon leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Mount Vernon, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.1 (#1463) |
| Population | 90,986 | 35,259 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $592,945 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $69,227 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.9 |
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
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D+
67.1 Score
Mount Vernon, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,945
Population
35,259
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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