Pottstown, PA vs Santa Ana, CA
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.
Pottstown
67.2
#1457 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Pottstown leads in cost of living index (96 vs 138). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $57,647). Pottstown leads in walk score (60 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pottstown, PA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1457) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 23,349 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $361,730 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $57,647 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.8 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.2 Score
Pottstown, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$361,730
Population
23,349
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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