Lancaster, TX vs New Rochelle, NY
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
69.9
#1155 nationally
New Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.2). New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | New Rochelle, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 67.2 (#1455) |
| Population | 40,215 | 83,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $964,313 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $100,542 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+26.3 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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D+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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