Compton, CA vs South Salt Lake, 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 Salt Lake
66.4
#1550 nationally
South Salt Lake leads in crime level (21.0 vs 34.8). South Salt Lake leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 30.8 min). South Salt Lake leads in cost of living index (110 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | South Salt Lake, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 66.4 (#1550) |
| Population | 90,986 | 26,122 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $445,967 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $57,125 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 110 |
| 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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D
66.4 Score
South Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,967
Population
26,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
West
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