Modesto, CA vs Phoenixville, 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.
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 18.0). Phoenixville leads in median household income ($91,593 vs $73,375). Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Modesto, CA | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1712) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 218,915 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,153 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $73,375 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 18.0 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Modesto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
View Modesto, CA →
D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
View Phoenixville, PA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Modesto for: