Gastonia, NC 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.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Gastonia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 126). Lancaster leads in walk score (29 vs 23). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 83,942 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
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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