Compton, CA vs Cottonwood Heights, UT
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
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 41). Cottonwood Heights leads in median household income ($110,197 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Cottonwood Heights, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 70.2 (#1124) |
| Population | 90,986 | 32,204 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $785,258 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $110,197 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.2 |
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
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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