Lancaster, TX vs Riverside, 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
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Riverside leads in walk score (43 vs 22). Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 16.2). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 40,215 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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