Compton, CA vs New Orleans, LA

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

vs

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

New Orleans leads in crime level (9.9 vs 34.8). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 30.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Compton, CA New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 60.4 (#1935) 76.2 (#375)
Population 90,986 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $645,439 $245,144
Median Household Income $69,728 $51,116
Average Commute 30.8 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 65 58
Crime Level 34.8 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+12.9
Compton, CA
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 View Compton, CA →
New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

Southeast View New Orleans, LA →

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