Alameda, CA vs Compton, CA

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.

Alameda

63.4

#1768 nationally

vs

Compton

60.4

#1935 nationally

Alameda leads in crime level (8.7 vs 34.8). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $69,728). Compton leads in cost of living index (139 vs 206).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Compton, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 60.4 (#1935)
Population 75,353 90,986
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $645,439
Median Household Income $129,917 $69,728
Average Commute 33.4 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 68 65
Crime Level 8.7 34.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 139
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+32.9