Lemon Grove, 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.
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 144). Lemon Grove leads in median household income ($77,833 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 12.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemon Grove, CA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1885) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 27,569 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $761,919 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $77,833 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+2.8 |
D-
61.9 Score
Lemon Grove, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$761,919
Population
27,569
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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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