Lancaster, OH vs McDonough, GA
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
70.3
#1116 nationally
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (41 vs 21). McDonough leads in median household income ($77,804 vs $52,716). McDonough leads in crime level (9.2 vs 11.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | McDonough, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 69.6 (#1187) |
| Population | 41,422 | 32,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $336,217 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $77,804 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | D+29.7 |
C-
70.3 Score
Lancaster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,719
Population
41,422
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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