Philadelphia, PA vs Sweetwater, FL
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
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Sweetwater leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 32.8 min). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107). Sweetwater leads in median household income ($53,159 vs $52,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Philadelphia, PA | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#863) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 1,573,916 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,630 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $52,649 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 4.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.8 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Philadelphia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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