Decatur, AL vs Harrisburg, 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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Harrisburg
72.7
#842 nationally
Harrisburg leads in walk score (68 vs 25). Decatur leads in crime level (16.6 vs 20.9). Decatur leads in median household income ($55,164 vs $46,654).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Harrisburg, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 72.7 (#842) |
| Population | 58,321 | 50,012 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $270,397 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $46,654 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 19.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 20.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+5.9 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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72.7 Score
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$270,397
Population
50,012
Crime
High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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