Lancaster, CA vs National City, 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.
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
National City leads in walk score (69 vs 29). National City leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 30.9 min). National City leads in crime level (19.1 vs 22.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 166,236 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
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-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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