Lancaster, TX vs Renton, 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
Renton
63.3
#1781 nationally
Renton leads in walk score (40 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 144). Renton leads in median household income ($92,292 vs $65,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Renton, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 63.3 (#1781) |
| Population | 40,215 | 104,491 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $746,360 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $92,292 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 144 |
| 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
63.3 Score
Renton, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$746,360
Population
104,491
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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