Compton, CA vs Santa Clarita, 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
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Santa Clarita leads in crime level (4.5 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 35). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 90,986 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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