Chester, PA vs Margate, 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.
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 22.8). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 37). Margate leads in median household income ($56,324 vs $39,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Margate, FL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 58,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $322,588 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $56,324 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+17.0 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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