Lancaster, PA vs Naperville, IL
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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $61,014). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 46). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 57,153 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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