Lancaster, TX vs Temple City, 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
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Temple City leads in walk score (57 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 180). Temple City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 11.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 40,215 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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