Chester, PA vs Homestead, FL
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.
Homestead
62.9
#1814 nationally
Homestead leads in crime level (7.9 vs 22.8). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 32). Chester leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 38.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Homestead, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 81,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $436,925 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $57,739 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 38.4 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | R+11.4 |
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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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D-
62.9 Score
Homestead, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$436,925
Population
81,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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