Lancaster, OH vs Mandan, ND
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
70.3
#1116 nationally
Mandan
72.7
#846 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (41 vs 25). Mandan leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 27 min). Mandan leads in median household income ($78,077 vs $52,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Mandan, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 72.7 (#846) |
| Population | 41,422 | 24,586 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $352,532 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $78,077 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | R+53.8 |
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70.3 Score
Lancaster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,719
Population
41,422
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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72.7 Score
Mandan, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,532
Population
24,586
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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