Scranton, PA vs Vineland, NJ
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.
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Vineland
69.5
#1208 nationally
Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 26). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 12.0). Vineland leads in median household income ($63,468 vs $48,776).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Scranton, PA | Vineland, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#65) | 69.5 (#1208) |
| Population | 75,805 | 60,797 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,124 | $315,332 |
| Median Household Income | $48,776 | $63,468 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.8 | R+3.8 |
B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
View Scranton, PA →
D+
69.5 Score
Vineland, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$315,332
Population
60,797
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Northeast
View Vineland, NJ →
Try a different matchup
Swap Scranton for: