Compton, CA vs El Cajon, 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.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
El Cajon
62.5
#1848 nationally
El Cajon leads in crime level (11.9 vs 34.8). El Cajon leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 30.8 min). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $64,128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | El Cajon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 62.5 (#1848) |
| Population | 90,986 | 102,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $812,181 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $64,128 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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
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D-
62.5 Score
El Cajon, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$812,181
Population
102,991
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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