Jacksonville Beach, 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.
Jacksonville Beach
72.5
#878 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Jacksonville Beach leads in crime level (3.1 vs 22.9). Jacksonville Beach leads in walk score (51 vs 29). Jacksonville Beach leads in median household income ($109,649 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#878) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 23,447 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,515 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $109,649 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.5 Score
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$640,515
Population
23,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
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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