Lancaster, TX vs Redmond, WA
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
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Redmond leads in crime level (3.6 vs 11.2). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $65,323). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Redmond, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 67 (#1479) |
| Population | 40,215 | 80,280 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $1,352,192 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $155,287 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+51.7 |
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 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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