Burbank, IL 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.
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Burbank leads in median household income ($81,060 vs $52,649). Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 59). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 28,164 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+58.8 |
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75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
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Northeast
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