Chester, PA vs Pico Rivera, CA
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.
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $39,193). Pico Rivera leads in crime level (12.8 vs 22.8). Chester leads in cost of living index (86 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+32.9 |
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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-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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