Lancaster, PA vs Westfield, IN
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
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (1.2 vs 9.5). Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 15). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $61,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, PA | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#413) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 57,153 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $61,014 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.9 | R+6.1 |
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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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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