Lancaster, TX vs McDonough, GA
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
69.9
#1155 nationally
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
McDonough leads in crime level (9.2 vs 11.2). McDonough leads in median household income ($77,804 vs $65,323). Lancaster leads in walk score (22 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | McDonough, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 69.6 (#1187) |
| Population | 40,215 | 32,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $336,217 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $77,804 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+29.7 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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