Lancaster, PA vs Philadelphia, PA

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

Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA while Philadelphia, PA is in Philadelphia, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Lancaster, PA is the more affordable option at $235,300 median — $406,500 less than Philadelphia, PA's $641,800. WYLT rates Lancaster, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Philadelphia, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

Philadelphia, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Lancaster, PA scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Philadelphia, PA's 41/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Philadelphia, PA has the higher school rating — Lancaster, PA rates 6.7/10 and Philadelphia, PA rates 6.8/10.