Lancaster, CA vs Los Angeles, 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.
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 29). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (126 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 166,236 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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