Porterville, 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.
Porterville
68.7
#1299 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 40). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 10.5). Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Porterville, CA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1299) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 62,876 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,442 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $55,785 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+2.8 |
D+
68.7 Score
Porterville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$332,442
Population
62,876
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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