Chester, PA vs Erie, PA

Chester, PA vs Erie, PA: What the data shows

Chester, PA is in Chester, PA while Erie, PA is in Erie, PA — both in the same state. WYLT rates Chester, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Erie, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

Erie, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Chester, PA scores 46/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Erie, PA's 83/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Erie, PA has the higher school rating — Chester, PA rates 6.1/10 and Erie, PA rates 6.3/10.