Athens, AL vs Port Chester, NY
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Port Chester
68
#1360 nationally
Port Chester leads in walk score (76 vs 21). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 150). Port Chester leads in median household income ($92,116 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Port Chester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 68 (#1360) |
| Population | 30,904 | 30,584 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $750,272 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $92,116 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+26.3 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D+
68 Score
Port Chester, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$750,272
Population
30,584
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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