Lancaster, CA vs New Iberia, LA
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
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 29). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 166,236 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+34.1 |
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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C
76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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