Lancaster, CA vs Riviera 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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Riviera Beach leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 30.9 min). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $57,851). Riviera Beach leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 166,236 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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