Anniston, AL vs Lancaster, OH
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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Lancaster
70.3
#1116 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (11.1 vs 23.2). Lancaster leads in walk score (41 vs 22). Lancaster leads in median household income ($52,716 vs $45,642).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Lancaster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 70.3 (#1116) |
| Population | 21,167 | 41,422 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $279,719 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $52,716 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 11.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | R+24.1 |
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74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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70.3 Score
Lancaster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,719
Population
41,422
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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