Compton, CA vs Sandy Springs, GA
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
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Sandy Springs leads in crime level (3.8 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 27). Sandy Springs leads in median household income ($93,303 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 90,986 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+44.9 |
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+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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