Scranton, PA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 9). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $48,776). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Scranton, PA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#65) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 75,805 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,124 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $48,776 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.8 | D+23.4 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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