Compton, CA vs Klamath Falls, OR
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
Klamath Falls
71.2
#1008 nationally
Klamath Falls leads in crime level (13.3 vs 34.8). Klamath Falls leads in average commute (14.3 min vs 30.8 min). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Klamath Falls, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 71.2 (#1008) |
| Population | 90,986 | 21,888 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $310,786 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $46,695 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 14.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+41.9 |
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-
71.2 Score
Klamath Falls, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,786
Population
21,888
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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