Alameda, CA vs Lakewood, CO

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Alameda

63.4

#1768 nationally

vs

Lakewood

62.8

#1823 nationally

Alameda leads in crime level (8.7 vs 21.6). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 43). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $82,786).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Lakewood, CO
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 62.8 (#1823)
Population 75,353 155,961
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $565,359
Median Household Income $129,917 $82,786
Average Commute 33.4 min 27 min
Walk Score 68 43
Crime Level 8.7 21.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 135
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+19.5