Lancaster, OH vs Onalaska, WI
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
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
Onalaska leads in crime level (1.0 vs 11.1). Onalaska leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 27 min). Onalaska leads in median household income ($80,296 vs $52,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Onalaska, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 77.9 (#210) |
| Population | 41,422 | 19,018 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $372,566 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $80,296 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | D+9.4 |
C-
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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C+
77.9 Score
Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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