Lancaster, CA vs Perth Amboy, NJ
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
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 29). Perth Amboy leads in crime level (10.7 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $56,239).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 166,236 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
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
View Lancaster, CA →
D
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
View Perth Amboy, NJ →
Try a different matchup
Swap Lancaster for: