Lancaster, PA vs Rosemead, 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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 163). Lancaster leads in average commute (23 min vs 28.8 min). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 57,153 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 163 |
| 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
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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