Lancaster, PA vs Oceanside, 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
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 39). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 161). Oceanside leads in median household income ($86,701 vs $61,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 57,153 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+16.8 |
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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-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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