Lancaster, PA vs Palmdale, 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
63.7
#413 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 24). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 41.3 min). Lancaster leads in crime level (9.5 vs 15.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 57,153 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+32.9 |
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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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58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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