Gardner, MA vs Lancaster, PA
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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 39). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 31.7 min). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 20,974 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+15.9 |
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66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
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Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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