Compton, CA vs South Milwaukee, WI
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 Milwaukee
74.6
#576 nationally
South Milwaukee leads in crime level (4.3 vs 34.8). South Milwaukee leads in cost of living index (96 vs 139). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | South Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 74.6 (#576) |
| Population | 90,986 | 20,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $314,983 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $68,801 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.5 |
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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
74.6 Score
South Milwaukee, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,983
Population
20,211
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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