McKeesport, PA vs Scranton, PA

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

McKeesport, PA is in McKeesport, PA while Scranton, PA is in Scranton, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, McKeesport, PA is the more affordable option at $60,200 median — $59,800 less than Scranton, PA's $120,000. WYLT rates McKeesport, 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.

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

Scranton, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. McKeesport, PA scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Scranton, PA's 37/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, McKeesport, PA has the higher school rating — McKeesport, PA rates 6.4/10 and Scranton, PA rates 6.2/10.