Compton, CA vs Miami, 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
Miami
64.3
#1703 nationally
Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $51,362). Miami leads in walk score (77 vs 65). Miami leads in cost of living index (128 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Miami, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 64.3 (#1703) |
| Population | 90,986 | 449,514 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $583,609 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $51,362 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 128 |
| 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
64.3 Score
Miami, FL
Gateway to Latin America
Median Home
$583,609
Population
449,514
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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