Hammond, IN 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.
Hammond
76.8
#311 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Hammond leads in walk score (52 vs 29). Hammond leads in cost of living index (87 vs 126). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $52,368).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, IN | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#311) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 76,193 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,835 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $52,368 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 20.3 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+32.9 |
C
76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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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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