Carson, CA vs Murrysville, PA
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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Murrysville
81.3
#47 nationally
Murrysville leads in crime level (0.7 vs 11.5). Murrysville leads in cost of living index (114 vs 154). Murrysville leads in median household income ($117,067 vs $103,045).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Murrysville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 81.3 (#47) |
| Population | 91,139 | 20,745 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $359,930 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $117,067 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+28.4 |
D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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B-
81.3 Score
Murrysville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,930
Population
20,745
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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