Lancaster, CA vs Peabody, 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
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Peabody leads in crime level (7.0 vs 22.9). Peabody leads in walk score (43 vs 29). Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Peabody, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 64.9 (#1669) |
| Population | 166,236 | 54,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $707,213 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $91,125 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.3 |
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
View Lancaster, CA →
D
64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
View Peabody, MA →