Lancaster, CA vs Margate, FL
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
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 22.9). Margate leads in walk score (37 vs 29). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $56,324).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Margate, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 69.4 (#1219) |
| Population | 166,236 | 58,593 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $322,588 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $56,324 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.0 |
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+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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