Fayetteville, GA 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.
Fayetteville
65.7
#1611 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Fayetteville leads in crime level (4.3 vs 22.9). Fayetteville leads in cost of living index (109 vs 126). Fayetteville leads in median household income ($79,865 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, GA | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1611) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 20,083 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,941 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $79,865 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Fayetteville is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.7 Score
Fayetteville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,941
Population
20,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,865
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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