Compton, CA vs Moreno Valley, 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
Moreno Valley
63.3
#1778 nationally
Moreno Valley leads in crime level (7.5 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 33). Moreno Valley leads in median household income ($82,637 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Moreno Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 63.3 (#1778) |
| Population | 90,986 | 212,392 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $556,513 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $82,637 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Moreno Valley, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$556,513
Population
212,392
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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