Columbus, OH vs Scranton, 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.
Columbus
76.5
#341 nationally
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 41). Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 913,175 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+2.8 |
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76.5 Score
Columbus, OH
Ohio's capital city on the rise
Median Home
$248,686
Population
913,175
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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