Lancaster, TX vs Orland Park, IL
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
Orland Park
73.7
#690 nationally
Orland Park leads in crime level (0.8 vs 11.2). Orland Park leads in median household income ($97,365 vs $65,323). Orland Park leads in walk score (28 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Orland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 73.7 (#690) |
| Population | 40,215 | 57,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $414,279 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $97,365 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+42.0 |
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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C
73.7 Score
Orland Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$414,279
Population
57,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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