Greenfield, CA 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.
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Greenfield leads in crime level (17.3 vs 22.9). Greenfield leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 30.9 min). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (126 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenfield, CA | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.7 (#1953) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 20,634 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,180 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $73,904 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
Pacific
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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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