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Compare Lancaster, Pickerington, Canal Winchester and Logan

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Comparison of Lancaster, Ohio, Pickerington, Ohio, Canal Winchester, Ohio, Logan, Ohio
City Grad fit Median rent Median income Bachelor's+ City unemployment 2025 population Growth Cost Safety check Commute Career sectors Source confidence
Lancaster, Ohio 66/100 $1,083 $59,133 21.9% 5.0% 41,956 +3.49% rent watch standard city check 29.3 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Pickerington, Ohio 81/100 $1,605 $111,833 47.2% 3.5% 26,333 +14.14% rent-friendly growth-pressure check 29.3 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Canal Winchester, Ohio 82/100 $1,692 $131,209 45.6% 1.7% 10,058 +10.26% rent-friendly standard city check 27.7 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Logan, Ohio 62/100 $726 $57,882 14.3% 3.6% 7,164 -1.89% rent-friendly standard city check 27.0 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high

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