Alameda, CA vs Lancaster, PA
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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 206). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $61,014). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 75,353 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+15.9 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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Score
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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