Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Compton, CA
VS
Yakima, WA
🏆 Yakima 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
Yakima
Washington
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,734
Violent Crime Index
143⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
96,764 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Compton, CA
Pros
Households earn $13,994 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 40°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 88°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
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Yakima, WA
Pros
Homes cost $246k less ($243,300 vs $489,400)
57% less violent crime than Compton
Rent averages $450/mo less ($1,014 vs $1,464)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Compton
More college-educated — 19.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (544.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Compton by $13,994/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Compton
Median Income
$13,994
$69,728 vs $55,734/yr
Yakima
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 101.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Yakima
Violent Crime
57% lower
544.3 vs 1271.7 per 100k
Yakima
Median Home Value
$246k less
$243,300 vs $489,400
Yakima
Summer Heat
11.1°F warmer
July avg high 88.3°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Compton, CA | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 101.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $489,400⚠ High | $243,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,464⚠ High | $1,014 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,728 ✓ Higher | $55,734 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 17.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 3.3% | 5.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 261⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 335⚠ High | 143⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 150⚠ High | 97 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | C (79) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 17.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 19.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.8% | 77.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Compton Unified | Yakima School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 39.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 88.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" | 8.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 20.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,822 | 96,764 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 33.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% ✓ Higher | 53.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% ✓ More | 27.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Yakima's 101.6 (US average = 100).
Yakima is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yakima leads 17 of 23 categories. Compton wins 6 and Yakima 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 Yakima or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($489,400 vs $243,300 median home), income ($69,728 vs $55,734), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Compton, CA and Yakima, WA are about 886 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.