Lancaster, TX vs Redwood City, CA
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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $65,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 40,215 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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