Kalamazoo, MI 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.
Kalamazoo
71.9
#947 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 35.2). Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 47). Kalamazoo leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 19.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kalamazoo, MI | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#947) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 73,126 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,332 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $48,649 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 35.2 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.7 | D+2.8 |
C-
71.9 Score
Kalamazoo, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$245,332
Population
73,126
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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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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