Philadelphia, PA vs Stanton, CA
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.
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Stanton
62.5
#1854 nationally
Stanton leads in median household income ($76,123 vs $52,649). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 146). Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 63).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA | Stanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#863) | 62.5 (#1854) |
| Population | 1,573,916 | 38,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,630 | $797,423 |
| Median Household Income | $52,649 | $76,123 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 63 |
| Crime Level | High | 14.0 |
| School Rating | 4.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.8 | D+2.6 |
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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D-
62.5 Score
Stanton, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,423
Population
38,815
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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