Lancaster, CA vs Rohnert Park, 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
Rohnert Park
64
#1726 nationally
Rohnert Park leads in crime level (7.1 vs 22.9). Rohnert Park leads in walk score (41 vs 29). Rohnert Park leads in median household income ($93,322 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Rohnert Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 64 (#1726) |
| Population | 166,236 | 44,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $713,812 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $93,322 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+46.2 |
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
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D
64 Score
Rohnert Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$713,812
Population
44,546
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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