Pottstown, PA vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Pottstown leads in cost of living index (96 vs 171). Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 20.2). Westminster leads in median household income ($80,271 vs $57,647).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pottstown, PA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1457) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 23,349 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $361,730 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $57,647 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 171 |
| 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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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