Lancaster, TX vs San Carlos, CA
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
San Carlos
66.8
#1504 nationally
San Carlos leads in median household income ($219,413 vs $65,323). San Carlos leads in walk score (47 vs 22). San Carlos leads in crime level (5.8 vs 11.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | San Carlos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 66.8 (#1504) |
| Population | 40,215 | 28,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $2,457,746 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $219,413 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+50.3 |
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
66.8 Score
San Carlos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,457,746
Population
28,862
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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