Chattanooga, TN 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.
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 139). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Compton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 60.4 (#1935) |
| Population | 184,119 | 90,986 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $645,439 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $69,728 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 34.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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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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