Atwater, CA vs Philadelphia, 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.
Atwater
63.7
#1742 nationally
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 41). Atwater leads in median household income ($64,195 vs $52,649). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atwater, CA | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1742) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 32,052 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,295 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $64,195 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 19.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+58.8 |
D
63.7 Score
Atwater, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,295
Population
32,052
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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