Lancaster, PA vs Williamsport, PA

Lancaster, PA vs Williamsport, PA: What the data shows

Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA while Williamsport, PA is in Williamsport, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Williamsport, PA is the more affordable option at $164,500 median — $132,300 less than Lancaster, PA's $296,800. WYLT rates Lancaster, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Williamsport, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Lancaster, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Williamsport, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Lancaster, PA has Low flood risk and Williamsport, PA has Low flood risk.

For families weighing school quality, Lancaster, PA has the higher school rating — Lancaster, PA rates 6.8/10 and Williamsport, PA rates 5.7/10.