Lancaster, CA vs St. George, UT

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

vs

St. George

69.6

#1189 nationally

St. George leads in crime level (5.8 vs 22.9). St. George leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 30.9 min). St. George leads in cost of living index (116 vs 126).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lancaster, CA St. George, UT
WhereAtHome Score 61.5 (#1905) 69.6 (#1189)
Population 166,236 104,578
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,459 $518,372
Median Household Income $71,367 $69,333
Average Commute 30.9 min 16.3 min
Walk Score 29 27
Crime Level 22.9 5.8
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 R+52.3