Lancaster, OH vs Rocky Mount, NC
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
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (11.1 vs 21.0). Lancaster leads in walk score (41 vs 22). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1116) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 41,422 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | D+22.7 |
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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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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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