Harrisburg, PA vs Scranton, PA

Harrisburg, PA vs Scranton, PA: What the data shows

Harrisburg, PA is in Harrisburg, PA while Scranton, PA is in Scranton, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Scranton, PA is the more affordable option at $120,000 median — $30,000 less than Harrisburg, PA's $150,000. WYLT rates Harrisburg, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Scranton, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Scranton, PA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Harrisburg, PA has High violent crime and High property crime. Scranton, PA has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Harrisburg, PA has Low flood risk and Scranton, PA has Low flood risk.

Harrisburg, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Harrisburg, PA scores 65/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Scranton, PA's 37/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Harrisburg, PA has the higher school rating — Harrisburg, PA rates 7/10 and Scranton, PA rates 6.2/10.