Lancaster, PA vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Lancaster leads in cost of living index (93 vs 185). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $61,014). Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 57,153 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | D+39.5 |
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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+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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