Akron, OH vs Chester, 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.
Akron
78.2
#187 nationally
Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 48). Akron leads in median household income ($46,596 vs $39,193). Akron leads in cost of living index (83 vs 86).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Akron, OH | Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 188,701 | 33,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,611 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $46,596 | $39,193 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 22.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+23.7 |
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78.2 Score
Akron, OH
Mid-size Ohio city with community character
Median Home
$141,611
Population
188,701
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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