Lancaster, PA vs Long Beach, CA
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
63.7
#413 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 142). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.4 min). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 57,153 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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