Compton, CA vs Linden, NJ
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
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Linden leads in crime level (7.2 vs 34.8). Linden leads in median household income ($86,801 vs $69,728). Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Linden, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.6 (#1401) |
| Population | 90,986 | 43,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $553,705 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $86,801 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+24.2 |
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
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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