Compton, CA vs North Charleston, SC
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
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 26). North Charleston leads in crime level (22.2 vs 34.8). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 90,986 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+16.3 |
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
66.8 Score
North Charleston, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$312,277
Population
121,469
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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