Compton, CA vs Hialeah, FL
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
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Hialeah leads in crime level (8.7 vs 34.8). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $49,531). Hialeah leads in cost of living index (116 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Hialeah, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.6 (#1400) |
| Population | 90,986 | 221,300 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $445,442 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $49,531 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.4 |
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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D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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