Lancaster, PA vs Scranton, PA

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

Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, 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 — $115,300 less than Lancaster, PA's $235,300. WYLT rates Lancaster, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Scranton, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

Scranton, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Lancaster, PA scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Scranton, PA's 37/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Lancaster, PA has the higher school rating — Lancaster, PA rates 6.7/10 and Scranton, PA rates 6.2/10.