Lancaster, CA vs Redwood 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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 29). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (126 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 166,236 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
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
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D-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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