Lancaster, TX vs Saratoga Springs, NY
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
Saratoga Springs
68.1
#1349 nationally
Saratoga Springs leads in crime level (5.1 vs 11.2). Saratoga Springs leads in walk score (41 vs 22). Saratoga Springs leads in median household income ($97,241 vs $65,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Saratoga Springs, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 68.1 (#1349) |
| Population | 40,215 | 28,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $664,058 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $97,241 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+1.8 |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Saratoga Springs, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,058
Population
28,544
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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