Compton, CA vs Texas City, TX
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
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Texas City leads in crime level (9.3 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 36). Texas City leads in cost of living index (93 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 90,986 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.4 |
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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C+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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