Lancaster, CA vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 29). Lancaster leads in median household income ($71,367 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 166,236 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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