Compton, CA vs Redwood City, CA
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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Redwood City leads in crime level (12.9 vs 34.8). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $69,728). Compton leads in cost of living index (139 vs 269).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 90,986 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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