Apache Junction, AZ 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 21). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.5 min). Lancaster leads in crime level (9.5 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 41,153 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+15.9 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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