Compton, CA vs Madera, 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

vs

Madera

65.3

#1641 nationally

Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 42). Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 139).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Compton, CA Madera, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.4 (#1935) 65.3 (#1641)
Population 90,986 68,079
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $645,439 $426,523
Median Household Income $69,728 $61,626
Average Commute 30.8 min 28.3 min
Walk Score 65 42
Crime Level 34.8 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+20.8