Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Compton, CA
VS
Corona, CA
🏆 Corona leads 17 of 21 categories
Compton
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,728
Violent Crime Index
335⚠ High
Population
94,822
Corona
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$103,727 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
66 ✓ Safer
Population
158,346 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Compton, CA
Pros
Rent averages $556/mo less ($1,464 vs $2,020)
Homes cost $135k less ($489,400 vs $624,200)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 94°F
Cons
Median income trails Corona by $33,999/yr
Violent crime (1271.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (3145.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Corona, CA
Pros
80% less violent crime than Compton
Households earn $33,999 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.3 pts lower (4.6%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (249.4 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 30.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Compton
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,020/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $624,200
Longer commutes — 35.3 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Compton
Median Home Value
$135k less
$489,400 vs $624,200
Corona
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Corona
Median Income
$33,999
$103,727 vs $69,728/yr
Corona
Violent Crime
80% lower
249.4 vs 1271.7 per 100k
Corona
Unemployment
3.3 pp lower
4.6% vs 7.9% unemployment
Corona
Summer Heat
16.5°F warmer
July avg high 93.7°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Compton, CA | Corona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $489,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $624,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,464⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,020⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $103,727 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 35.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 3.3% | 9.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 261⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 335⚠ High | 66 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 150⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | B- (92) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 30.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.8% | 85.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Compton Unified | Corona-Norco Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 93.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" | 11.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,822 | 158,346 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 35.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% | 63.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.9% ✓ More | 24.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 11.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Corona's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Corona is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Corona leads 17 of 21 categories. Compton wins 4 and Corona wins 17. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Compton to Corona or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($489,400 vs $624,200 median home), income ($69,728 vs $103,727), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Compton, CA and Corona, CA are about 38 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.