Lancaster, CA vs Manchester, NH
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
Manchester
69.9
#1157 nationally
Manchester leads in crime level (9.2 vs 22.9). Manchester leads in walk score (51 vs 29). Manchester leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 69.9 (#1157) |
| Population | 166,236 | 115,474 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $444,613 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $74,040 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.9 |
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+
69.9 Score
Manchester, NH
Mid-size New Hampshire city with community character
Median Home
$444,613
Population
115,474
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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