| | Lancaster, OH | Wheeling, IL | United States |
| Overall | 96.1 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Health | 92.2 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 66.3 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $211,500 | $240,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,260.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.0 | 121.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.6 | 139.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lancaster 
5 Reviews
We've lived here for 3 years and I've lived in Ohio my entire life.
It's probably the best smaller city in the state. A historic town - well maintained and just More
God gave us two eyes.
He did so people would look INTO His world, not AT tiny screens.
Even before iPhones visitors were passing by Lancaster's beauty.
They'd More
I grew up here..Lived in Lancaster from when i was 5 till i was 19 and left that crap hole. Columbus is 45 minutes away not 20. trust me i drove it alot becuase there is More
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Reviews for Wheeling 
2 Reviews
Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find More
I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American More
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