Bridgeport, CT vs Lancaster, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bridgeport
68.4
#1316 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Bridgeport leads in walk score (66 vs 29). Bridgeport leads in crime level (10.8 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $54,440).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 148,028 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
D+
68.4 Score
Bridgeport, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$364,428
Population
148,028
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Northeast
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D-
61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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