Lancaster, CA vs Leominster, MA
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.
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Leominster
65.5
#1631 nationally
Leominster leads in crime level (13.3 vs 22.9). Leominster leads in walk score (41 vs 29). Leominster leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Leominster, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 65.5 (#1631) |
| Population | 166,236 | 43,627 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $475,889 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $75,620 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.0 |
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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D
65.5 Score
Leominster, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$475,889
Population
43,627
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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