Bethlehem, PA vs Westerville, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Westerville
71.2
#1015 nationally
Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 28). Westerville leads in median household income ($103,617 vs $62,072). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Westerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 71.2 (#1015) |
| Population | 78,300 | 37,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $454,134 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $103,617 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+6.6 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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71.2 Score
Westerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,134
Population
37,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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