Lancaster, CA vs Saginaw, TX
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
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in crime level (7.1 vs 22.9). Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $71,367). Saginaw leads in cost of living index (103 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 166,236 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.1 |
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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C
75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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