Lancaster, TX vs North Aurora, IL
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
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
North Aurora leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.2). North Aurora leads in median household income ($104,547 vs $65,323). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 40,215 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+9.4 |
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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C
73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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