Compton, CA vs Palm Springs, FL
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
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Palm Springs leads in crime level (8.6 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 42). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 90,986 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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