Compton, CA vs Newburgh, NY
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
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $48,555). Newburgh leads in cost of living index (106 vs 139). Newburgh leads in crime level (26.9 vs 34.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Newburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 64.9 (#1668) |
| Population | 90,986 | 28,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $405,470 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $48,555 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+8.4 |
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
64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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