Lancaster, TX vs Rock Hill, SC
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
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Rock Hill leads in walk score (28 vs 22). Rock Hill leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 29.7 min). Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 12.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Rock Hill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 68.3 (#1327) |
| Population | 40,215 | 75,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $327,415 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $60,807 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+19.1 |
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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D+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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