Compton, CA vs Passaic, NJ
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
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Passaic leads in crime level (19.7 vs 34.8). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 65). Passaic leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 90,986 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.9 |
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
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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