Compton, CA vs Greensboro, NC
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
Greensboro
68.8
#1281 nationally
Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 29). Greensboro leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30.8 min). Greensboro leads in cost of living index (98 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Greensboro, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 68.8 (#1281) |
| Population | 90,986 | 302,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $265,428 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $55,051 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 25.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+21.8 |
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
Pacific
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D+
68.8 Score
Greensboro, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,428
Population
302,296
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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