Lancaster, CA vs San Leandro, CA
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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 29). San Leandro leads in crime level (15.0 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (126 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 166,236 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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