Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 22.9). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $71,367). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 26,360 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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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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