Lancaster, TX vs West Memphis, AR
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
West Memphis
75.3
#480 nationally
Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 52.7). Lancaster leads in median household income ($65,323 vs $40,904). West Memphis leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | West Memphis, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 75.3 (#480) |
| Population | 40,215 | 23,825 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $133,589 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $40,904 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 52.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+2.3 |
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
75.3 Score
West Memphis, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,589
Population
23,825
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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