Lakeland, 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.
Lakeland
71.5
#975 nationally
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Lakeland leads in crime level (8.3 vs 22.9). Lakeland leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 30.9 min). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $58,290).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 122,264 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.5 Score
Lakeland, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$312,574
Population
122,264
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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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