El Paso, TX vs Philadelphia, 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.
El Paso
79
#145 nationally
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 40). El Paso leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 32.8 min). El Paso leads in school rating (5.5 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Paso, TX | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#145) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 682,669 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,796 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $50,246 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 74 |
| Crime Level | Low | High |
| School Rating | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+58.8 |
C+
79 Score
El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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