Lancaster, CA vs McHenry, IL
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
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in crime level (2.6 vs 22.9). McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 126). McHenry leads in median household income ($83,651 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 166,236 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.3 |
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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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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