Compton, CA vs New Brunswick, NJ
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
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
New Brunswick leads in crime level (19.1 vs 34.8). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $57,138). New Brunswick leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 90,986 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
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
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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