DeLand, FL vs West Chester, 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.
DeLand
71.1
#1019 nationally
West Chester
70.2
#1128 nationally
West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 33). DeLand leads in cost of living index (107 vs 128). West Chester leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 25.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeLand, FL | West Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1019) | 70.2 (#1128) |
| Population | 43,009 | 19,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,465 | $669,054 |
| Median Household Income | $71,439 | $71,875 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+14.5 |
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71.1 Score
DeLand, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,465
Population
43,009
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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70.2 Score
West Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$669,054
Population
19,658
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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