Lancaster, CA vs Sugar Hill, GA
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
Sugar Hill
67.1
#1466 nationally
Sugar Hill leads in crime level (5.1 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in walk score (29 vs 8). Sugar Hill leads in median household income ($94,520 vs $71,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Sugar Hill, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 67.1 (#1466) |
| Population | 166,236 | 25,889 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $457,390 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $94,520 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.5 |
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+
67.1 Score
Sugar Hill, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$457,390
Population
25,889
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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