Lancaster, OH vs Paterson, NJ
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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (11.1 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 41). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (91 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 41,422 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | R+2.9 |
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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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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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