Lancaster, OH vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (41 vs 25). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $52,716). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (91 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 41,422 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | R+21.8 |
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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
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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