Lancaster, PA vs Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 148). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 59). Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $61,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 57,153 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 148 |
| 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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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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