Compton, CA vs San Bernardino, 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
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 45). San Bernardino leads in crime level (24.6 vs 34.8). Compton leads in median household income ($69,728 vs $61,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 90,986 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.1 |
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
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D-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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