Lancaster, TX vs Spokane Valley, 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
Spokane Valley
68.9
#1276 nationally
Spokane Valley leads in crime level (6.6 vs 11.2). Spokane Valley leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.7 min). Spokane Valley leads in walk score (30 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Spokane Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 68.9 (#1276) |
| Population | 40,215 | 108,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $418,234 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $66,483 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+5.0 |
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+
68.9 Score
Spokane Valley, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$418,234
Population
108,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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