Hawthorne, CA 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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 19.9). Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 165). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 83,364 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.8 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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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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