Lancaster, TX vs Tarpon Springs, FL
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
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Tarpon Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 11.2). Tarpon Springs leads in walk score (28 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 40,215 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+5.2 |
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
66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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