Lancaster, OH vs West Springfield Town, MA
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
West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 27 min). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (91 vs 117). West Springfield Town leads in median household income ($67,297 vs $52,716).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, OH | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,422 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,719 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $52,716 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.1 | D+8.9 |
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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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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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