| | Lancaster, PA | Medina, OH | United States |
| Overall | 99.5 | 93.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.7 | 101.1 | 100 |
| Health | 112.2 | 87.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 73.0 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $171,000 | $325,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,430.0% | 9,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 90.1 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 113.2 | 112.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lancaster 
14 Reviews
Lancaster is really nice in some parts, but it seems like the further away you get from downtown the worse it gets. I grew up around Saint Joseph and manor and saw More
I was there last weekend and was extremely favorably impressed. The only hesitation, and question, I have about the place is the high crime rate. It is hard to tell from More
Lancaster is the nation's oldest inland city located in central PA amid Amish farmlands. Walkable and soon to be bike friendly, it offers a variety of great restaurants More
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Reviews for Medina 
8 Reviews
I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in More
Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if More
Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most More
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