Lancaster, CA vs Melbourne, 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
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 22.9). Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 30.9 min). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 69.9 (#1158) |
| Population | 166,236 | 86,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $360,012 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $60,917 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.8 |
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+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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