Compton, CA vs East Providence, RI
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
East Providence
73.4
#733 nationally
East Providence leads in crime level (2.0 vs 34.8). East Providence leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 30.8 min). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | East Providence, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 73.4 (#733) |
| Population | 90,986 | 46,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $453,562 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $71,736 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+14.4 |
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
73.4 Score
East Providence, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$453,562
Population
46,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Northeast
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