Alhambra, 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.

Alhambra

63.8

#1735 nationally

vs

Lancaster

63.7

#413 nationally

Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 169). Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.5). Alhambra leads in median household income ($80,234 vs $61,014).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alhambra, CA Lancaster, PA
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1735) 63.7 (#413)
Population 79,776 57,153
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $927,695 $0
Median Household Income $80,234 $61,014
Average Commute 30.1 min 23 min
Walk Score 71 81
Crime Level 6.2 9.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 169 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+15.9