Edwardsville, IL 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.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Edwardsville leads in crime level (0.8 vs 22.9). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 30.9 min). Edwardsville leads in median household income ($87,094 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 26,698 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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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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