Altoona, PA vs Easton, PA

Altoona, PA vs Easton, PA: What the data shows

Altoona, PA is in Altoona, PA while Easton, PA is in Easton, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Altoona, PA is the more affordable option at $134,700 median — $43,900 less than Easton, PA's $178,600. WYLT rates Altoona, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Easton, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Altoona, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Easton, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Altoona, PA has Low flood risk and Easton, PA has Low flood risk.

Altoona, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Altoona, PA scores 4/100 (car-dependent) versus Easton, PA's 2/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Easton, PA has the higher school rating — Altoona, PA rates 5.6/10 and Easton, PA rates 6.6/10.