Everett, MA vs Scranton, 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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 36.5 min). Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 145). Everett leads in median household income ($77,796 vs $48,776).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 50,318 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+2.8 |
D
65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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