Lancaster, TX vs Roswell, NM
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
Roswell
76.1
#382 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 23.2). Roswell leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 29.7 min). Roswell leads in walk score (33 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Roswell, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 76.1 (#382) |
| Population | 40,215 | 47,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $177,920 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $48,298 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 23.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+44.8 |
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
76.1 Score
Roswell, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,920
Population
47,109
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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