Gulfport, MS 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.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $43,499). Gulfport leads in cost of living index (90 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 72,823 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
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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