Lancaster, CA vs Prattville, AL
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
Prattville
75.2
#492 nationally
Prattville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in walk score (29 vs 18). Prattville leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Prattville, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 75.2 (#492) |
| Population | 166,236 | 39,318 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $267,496 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $76,176 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+46.3 |
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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
75.2 Score
Prattville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,496
Population
39,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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