Compton, CA vs Waukegan, IL
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
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in crime level (12.2 vs 34.8). Waukegan leads in cost of living index (96 vs 139). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 49).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 90,986 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 12.2 |
| 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+20.8 |
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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
74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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