Auburndale, FL vs Lancaster, 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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Auburndale leads in crime level (5.9 vs 22.9). Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 126). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $67,661).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 20,011 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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D-
61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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