Lancaster, PA vs Livonia, MI
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
63.7
#413 nationally
Livonia
75.4
#465 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 36). Livonia leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.5). Livonia leads in median household income ($92,458 vs $61,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Livonia, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 75.4 (#465) |
| Population | 57,153 | 92,185 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $319,165 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $92,458 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+29.0 |
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Score
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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75.4 Score
Livonia, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,165
Population
92,185
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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