Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Compton, CA
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Temecula leads 17 of 23 categories
Compton
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,728
Violent Crime Index
335⚠ High
Population
94,822
Temecula
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Compton, CA
Pros
Rent averages $758/mo less ($1,464 vs $2,222)
Homes cost $115k less ($489,400 vs $604,300)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 87°F
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $42,153/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
Temecula, CA
Pros
88% less violent crime than Compton
Households earn $42,153 more per year on average
More college-educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (5.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Compton
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Longer commutes — 36.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Compton
Median Home Value
$115k less
$489,400 vs $604,300
Temecula
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Temecula
Median Income
$42,153
$111,881 vs $69,728/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
88% lower
151.5 vs 1271.7 per 100k
Temecula
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
5.8% vs 7.9% unemployment
Temecula
Summer Heat
10.0°F warmer
July avg high 87.2°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Compton, CA | Temecula, 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 | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,464⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 3.3% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 261⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 335⚠ High | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 150⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 23.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 38.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.8% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Compton Unified | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 87.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 15.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,822 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.9% ✓ More | 27.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 11.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Temecula is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Temecula leads 17 of 23 categories. Compton wins 6 and Temecula 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($489,400 vs $604,300 median home), income ($69,728 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Compton, CA and Temecula, CA are about 69 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.