Lancaster, CA vs Mukilteo, WA
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
Mukilteo
66.3
#1560 nationally
Mukilteo leads in crime level (2.9 vs 22.9). Mukilteo leads in median household income ($123,036 vs $71,367). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (126 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Mukilteo, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 66.3 (#1560) |
| Population | 166,236 | 21,011 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $909,085 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $123,036 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.0 |
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
66.3 Score
Mukilteo, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,085
Population
21,011
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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