Lancaster, CA vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 22.9). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $71,367). Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 166,236 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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