Lancaster, TX vs Rochester, NH
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
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.2). Rochester leads in median household income ($74,882 vs $65,323). Rochester leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Rochester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 71 (#1036) |
| Population | 40,215 | 33,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $413,235 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $74,882 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+12.1 |
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-
71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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