Lancaster, TX vs San Pablo, 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
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 22). Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 17.2). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 40,215 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 17.2 |
| 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 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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