Side-by-side
Lancaster vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lancaster, CA53 | Rochester, NY49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 49 |
| Affordability | 75 | 81 |
| Housing | 42 | 60 |
| Jobs | 12 | 27 |
| Safety | 40 | 35 |
| Climate | 88 | 34 |
| Amenities | 64 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,446 | $4,155 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,379 | $1,256 |
| Median home value | $409,100 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $76,083 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| Population | 170K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 106 |