Question 1

Is Philadelphia, PA or Scranton, PA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Scranton, PA is cheaper. The median home price in Philadelphia, PA is approximately $509,300 and in Scranton, PA it is approximately $120,000 — a difference of $389,300.

Question 2

Is Philadelphia, PA or Scranton, PA safer?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA scores higher on safety. Philadelphia, PA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Scranton, PA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Philadelphia, PA or Scranton, PA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA is more walkable. Philadelphia, PA has a Walk Score of 78/100 and Scranton, PA has a Walk Score of 37/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Philadelphia, PA or Scranton, PA?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia, PA has higher-rated schools. Philadelphia, PA has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Scranton, PA has a rating of 6.2/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Philadelphia, PA or Scranton, PA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Philadelphia, PA	Scranton, PA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$509K	$120K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$860 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$105K ✓ Higher income	$35K
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	78/100 ✓ More walkable	37/100
Transit Score	14/100	17/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	78/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	6 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools	6.2/10
Best for	young professionalsstudentsremote workers	low income rentersbudget familiesstudents

Philadelphia, PA vs Scranton, PA

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