Lancaster, PA vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 173). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $61,014). Lancaster leads in crime level (9.5 vs 15.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 57,153 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+53.6 |
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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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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