Chester, PA vs Philadelphia, PA

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

Chester, PA is in Chester, PA while Philadelphia, PA is in Philadelphia, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Chester, PA is the more affordable option at $80,100 median — $561,700 less than Philadelphia, PA's $641,800. WYLT rates Chester, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Philadelphia, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

Chester, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Chester, PA scores 46/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Philadelphia, PA's 41/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Philadelphia, PA has the higher school rating — Chester, PA rates 6.1/10 and Philadelphia, PA rates 6.8/10.