Compton, CA vs Phenix City, AL
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
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 24). Phenix City leads in crime level (21.3 vs 34.8). Phenix City leads in cost of living index (90 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 90,986 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.8 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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