Pittsburg, 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.
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 39.2 min). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburg, CA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1881) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 75,803 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,408 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $98,408 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 39.2 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.8 |
D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
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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