Lancaster, PA vs West St. Paul, MN
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
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 9.5). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 45). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 57,153 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+12.9 |
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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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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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