Compton, CA vs North Salt Lake, UT
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
North Salt Lake
70.4
#1104 nationally
North Salt Lake leads in crime level (1.0 vs 34.8). North Salt Lake leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 30.8 min). North Salt Lake leads in median household income ($94,365 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | North Salt Lake, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 70.4 (#1104) |
| Population | 90,986 | 23,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $574,812 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $94,365 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: North Salt Lake is missing data for 1 metric that Compton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.4 Score
North Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$574,812
Population
23,560
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$94,365
West
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