Homestead, FL 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.
Homestead
62.9
#1814 nationally
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 32). Philadelphia leads in average commute (32.8 min vs 38.4 min). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homestead, FL | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1814) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 81,659 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,925 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $57,739 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 38.4 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+58.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Homestead, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$436,925
Population
81,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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