Compton, CA vs Trussville, AL
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
Trussville
74.7
#571 nationally
Trussville leads in crime level (3.8 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 10). Trussville leads in median household income ($118,028 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Trussville, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 74.7 (#571) |
| Population | 90,986 | 26,770 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $401,735 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $118,028 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.4 |
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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
74.7 Score
Trussville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,735
Population
26,770
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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