Fort Collins, CO 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 42). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 114). Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $61,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 174,851 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 81 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 9.5 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | R+15.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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Score
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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