Lancaster, TX vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Vacaville leads in walk score (36 vs 22). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $65,323). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 40,215 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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