Fresno, CA 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (9.5 vs 20.1). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 47). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 545,716 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+15.9 |
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66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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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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