Compton, CA vs Summerville, SC
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
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Summerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 21). Summerville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 90,986 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+14.6 |
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+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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