Compton, CA vs Portsmouth, NH
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
Portsmouth
67.9
#1372 nationally
Portsmouth leads in crime level (5.1 vs 34.8). Portsmouth leads in median household income ($100,169 vs $69,728). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Portsmouth, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.9 (#1372) |
| Population | 90,986 | 22,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $802,763 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $100,169 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.4 |
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+
67.9 Score
Portsmouth, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,763
Population
22,733
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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