Lancaster, CA vs New Smyrna Beach, 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
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
New Smyrna Beach leads in crime level (3.2 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in walk score (29 vs 24). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 166,236 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+21.8 |
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+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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