Lancaster, CA vs McMinnville, OR
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
McMinnville
68.2
#1334 nationally
McMinnville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 22.9). McMinnville leads in walk score (43 vs 29). McMinnville leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | McMinnville, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 68.2 (#1334) |
| Population | 166,236 | 34,450 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $488,040 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $65,318 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+6.1 |
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+
68.2 Score
McMinnville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,040
Population
34,450
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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