East Ridge, TN vs Wilkes-Barre, 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.
East Ridge
72.6
#856 nationally
Wilkes-Barre
79.3
#137 nationally
Wilkes-Barre leads in walk score (62 vs 30). East Ridge leads in median household income ($53,103 vs $46,597). Wilkes-Barre leads in cost of living index (86 vs 91).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Ridge, TN | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#856) | 79.3 (#137) |
| Population | 21,961 | 44,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,885 | $184,034 |
| Median Household Income | $53,103 | $46,597 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | R+19.2 |
C-
72.6 Score
East Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$258,885
Population
21,961
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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C+
79.3 Score
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,034
Population
44,254
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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