Chesterfield, MO vs Lancaster, TX

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.

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

vs

Lancaster

69.9

#1155 nationally

Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.2). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $65,323). Chesterfield leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Lancaster, TX
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 69.9 (#1155)
Population 49,166 40,215
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $273,149
Median Household Income $137,052 $65,323
Average Commute 22.2 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 19 22
Crime Level 2.6 11.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 98
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+22.2