Compton, CA vs South Jordan, 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
South Jordan
70.3
#1119 nationally
South Jordan leads in crime level (3.2 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 26). South Jordan leads in median household income ($119,822 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | South Jordan, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 70.3 (#1119) |
| Population | 90,986 | 84,528 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $664,658 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $119,822 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.2 |
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-
70.3 Score
South Jordan, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$664,658
Population
84,528
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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