Cleburne, TX 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.
Cleburne
72.3
#901 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Cleburne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 22.9). Cleburne leads in cost of living index (92 vs 126). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $60,929).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleburne, TX | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#901) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 36,209 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,415 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $60,929 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.3 Score
Cleburne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,415
Population
36,209
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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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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