Rancho Cordova, 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.

Rancho Cordova

65.2

#1647 nationally

vs

Scranton

80.8

#65 nationally

Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 11.7). Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 132).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Rancho Cordova, CA Scranton, PA
WhereAtHome Score 65.2 (#1647) 80.8 (#65)
Population 82,605 75,805
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $535,848 $194,124
Median Household Income $85,099 $48,776
Average Commute 27.2 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 43 58
Crime Level 11.7 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 D+2.8