Compton, CA vs Norwalk, 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

vs

Norwalk

63.4

#1771 nationally

Norwalk leads in crime level (10.3 vs 34.8). Norwalk leads in median household income ($91,259 vs $69,728). Compton leads in cost of living index (139 vs 152).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Compton, CA Norwalk, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.4 (#1935) 63.4 (#1771)
Population 90,986 98,078
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $645,439 $763,397
Median Household Income $69,728 $91,259
Average Commute 30.8 min 29.5 min
Walk Score 65 61
Crime Level 34.8 10.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 152
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+32.9