Lancaster, CA vs Waynesboro, VA
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
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Waynesboro leads in crime level (6.7 vs 22.9). Waynesboro leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 30.9 min). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $52,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 166,236 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.7 |
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-
70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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