Compton, CA vs Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 34.8). Compton leads in cost of living index (139 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in median household income ($76,892 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 90,986 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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