Lancaster, TX vs Moses Lake, WA
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
Moses Lake
69.1
#1255 nationally
Moses Lake leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 29.7 min). Moses Lake leads in walk score (29 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Moses Lake, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 69.1 (#1255) |
| Population | 40,215 | 26,299 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $367,681 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $66,218 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+37.5 |
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+
69.1 Score
Moses Lake, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,681
Population
26,299
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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