Lima, OH 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.
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 20.8). Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 42). Scranton leads in median household income ($48,776 vs $41,824).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lima, OH | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#289) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 34,794 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,756 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $41,824 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 20.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.1 | D+2.8 |
C+
77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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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