Scranton, PA vs Vista, 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.
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Vista leads in median household income ($88,715 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in cost of living index (90 vs 158). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Scranton, PA | Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#65) | 63.3 (#1784) |
| Population | 75,805 | 98,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,124 | $879,716 |
| Median Household Income | $48,776 | $88,715 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.8 | D+16.8 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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