Compton, CA vs Miami Gardens, 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 Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Miami Gardens leads in crime level (11.4 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 38). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $56,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 90,986 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 112 |
| 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-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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