Compton, CA vs Virginia Beach, VA
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
Virginia Beach
73.6
#714 nationally
Virginia Beach leads in crime level (2.5 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 33). Virginia Beach leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 73.6 (#714) |
| Population | 90,986 | 453,649 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $430,374 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $87,544 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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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
73.6 Score
Virginia Beach, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$430,374
Population
453,649
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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