Lancaster, CA vs Millville, NJ
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
Millville
72.5
#880 nationally
Millville leads in crime level (12.4 vs 22.9). Millville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 30.9 min). Millville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Millville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 72.5 (#880) |
| Population | 166,236 | 27,358 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $262,332 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $65,279 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.8 |
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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C-
72.5 Score
Millville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,332
Population
27,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Northeast
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