Pine Bluff, AR 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.
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 43.3). Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 26). Scranton leads in median household income ($48,776 vs $39,411).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pine Bluff, AR | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#259) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 39,123 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $73,267 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $39,411 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 43.3 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+2.8 |
C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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