Lancaster, PA vs Sweetwater, FL
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
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Sweetwater leads in crime level (2.8 vs 9.5). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 27.9 min). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 57,153 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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