Lancaster, TX vs West Mifflin, PA
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 Mifflin
77.3
#264 nationally
West Mifflin leads in cost of living index (89 vs 98). West Mifflin leads in walk score (24 vs 22). West Mifflin leads in crime level (10.4 vs 11.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, TX | West Mifflin, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1155) | 77.3 (#264) |
| Population | 40,215 | 18,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,149 | $161,655 |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | $64,314 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+20.3 |
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+
77.3 Score
West Mifflin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$161,655
Population
18,916
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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