Lancaster, TX vs Miami Lakes, FL
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
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.2). Miami Lakes leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 40,215 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+11.4 |
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
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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