Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Compton, CA
VS
Pueblo, CO
🏆 Pueblo leads 15 of 23 categories
Compton
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,728 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
335⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
94,822
Pueblo
Colorado
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,794
Violent Crime Index
375⚠ High
Population
111,430 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Compton, CA
Pros
Households earn $16,934 more per year on average
11% less violent crime than Pueblo
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 48°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $489,400
Higher rents — median is $1,464/mo
Violent crime (1271.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 23% higher than Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
Pros
Homes cost $292k less ($197,700 vs $489,400)
Rent averages $524/mo less ($940 vs $1,464)
23% cheaper overall cost of living than Compton
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (6.6%)
More college-educated — 21.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (1424.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Compton by $16,934/yr
Property crime (4942.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Compton
Median Income
$16,934
$69,728 vs $52,794/yr
Compton
Violent Crime
11% lower
1271.7 vs 1424.1 per 100k
Pueblo
Cost of Living
23% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Pueblo
Median Home Value
$292k less
$197,700 vs $489,400
Pueblo
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
6.6% vs 7.9% unemployment
Pueblo
Summer Heat
15.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.0°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Compton, CA | Pueblo, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $489,400⚠ High | $197,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,464⚠ High | $940 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,728 ✓ Higher | $52,794 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 3.3% | 5.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 261⚠ High ✓ Safer | 319⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 335⚠ High ✓ Safer | 375⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 150⚠ High ✓ Safer | 235⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | C+ (87) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 21.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.8% | 88.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Compton Unified | Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 48.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 93.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 14.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 14.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,822 | 111,430 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 37.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% | 59.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.9% ✓ More | 22.5% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 18.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Pueblo's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Pueblo is 23% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Pueblo leads 15 of 23 categories. Compton wins 8 and Pueblo wins 15. 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 Pueblo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($489,400 vs $197,700 median home), income ($69,728 vs $52,794), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Compton, CA and Pueblo, CO are about 817 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.