Compton, CA vs Santa Maria, 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 Maria
63.3
#1783 nationally
Santa Maria leads in crime level (18.1 vs 34.8). Santa Maria leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 30.8 min). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 52).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Santa Maria, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 63.3 (#1783) |
| Population | 90,986 | 109,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $668,983 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $81,237 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 18.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.7 |
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
63.3 Score
Santa Maria, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$668,983
Population
109,987
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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