Lancaster, PA vs Pleasant Prairie, WI
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
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $61,014). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 57,153 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | R+6.3 |
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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+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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