Compton, CA vs Royal Palm Beach, FL
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
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Royal Palm Beach leads in crime level (4.4 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in median household income ($90,143 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 90,986 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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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D+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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