Scranton, PA vs Wichita Falls, TX
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
Wichita Falls
81.9
#34 nationally
Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 29). Wichita Falls leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 19.6 min). Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 9.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Scranton, PA | Wichita Falls, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#65) | 81.9 (#34) |
| Population | 75,805 | 102,691 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,124 | $176,679 |
| Median Household Income | $48,776 | $55,584 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.8 | R+44.0 |
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
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B-
81.9 Score
Wichita Falls, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$176,679
Population
102,691
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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