Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Compton, CA
VS
Hampton, VA
🏆 Hampton leads 17 of 23 categories
Compton
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,728 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
335⚠ High
Population
94,822
Hampton
Virginia
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Compton, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 49°F
Households earn $5,298 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 87°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $489,400
Violent crime (1271.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Hampton
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Hampton, VA
Pros
Homes cost $270k less ($219,800 vs $489,400)
81% less violent crime than Compton
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Compton
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (6.5%)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Cons
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Compton by $5,298/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Compton
Median Income
$5,298
$69,728 vs $64,430/yr
Hampton
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Violent Crime
81% lower
247.6 vs 1271.7 per 100k
Hampton
Median Home Value
$270k less
$219,800 vs $489,400
Hampton
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
6.5% vs 7.9% unemployment
Hampton
Summer Heat
10.1°F warmer
July avg high 87.3°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Compton, CA | Hampton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $489,400⚠ High | $219,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,464⚠ High | $1,255 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,728 ✓ Higher | $64,430 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 3.3% | 7.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 261⚠ High | 94 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 335⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 150⚠ High | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 27.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.8% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Compton Unified | Hampton City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 49.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 47.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,822 | 137,217 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 36.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% ✓ Higher | 55.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Hampton's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hampton leads 17 of 23 categories. Compton wins 6 and Hampton 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 Hampton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($489,400 vs $219,800 median home), income ($69,728 vs $64,430), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Compton, CA and Hampton, VA are about 2,350 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.