Lancaster, CA vs Roselle, 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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 22.9). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 126). Roselle leads in median household income ($75,264 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 166,236 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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