Lancaster, OH vs Otsego, MN
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
Otsego
69.5
#1199 nationally
Otsego leads in median household income ($122,420 vs $52,716). Otsego leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.1). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (91 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Otsego, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 69.5 (#1199) |
| Population | 41,422 | 23,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $429,771 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $122,420 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: Otsego is missing data for 1 metric that Lancaster has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
69.5 Score
Otsego, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,771
Population
23,241
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$122,420
Midwest
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