Compton, CA vs West Chester, PA
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
West Chester
70.2
#1128 nationally
West Chester leads in crime level (5.9 vs 34.8). West Chester leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 30.8 min). West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | West Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 70.2 (#1128) |
| Population | 90,986 | 19,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $669,054 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $71,875 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+14.5 |
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-
70.2 Score
West Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$669,054
Population
19,658
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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