Lancaster, OH vs Naperville, IL
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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $52,716). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (91 vs 112). Naperville leads in crime level (9.3 vs 11.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 41,422 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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