Lancaster, TX vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 22). Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 24.4). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 40,215 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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