Oak Ridge, TN 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.
Oak Ridge
70.4
#1105 nationally
West Chester
70.2
#1128 nationally
West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 18). Oak Ridge leads in cost of living index (94 vs 128). West Chester leads in crime level (5.9 vs 8.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Ridge, TN | West Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1105) | 70.2 (#1128) |
| Population | 33,397 | 19,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,586 | $669,054 |
| Median Household Income | $67,152 | $71,875 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | D+14.5 |
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70.4 Score
Oak Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,586
Population
33,397
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
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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