Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 22.9). Hollywood leads in walk score (52 vs 29). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $61,958).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 153,859 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
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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