Anaheim, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
Anaheim leads in walk score (49 vs 43). Lakewood leads in cost of living index (135 vs 145). Lakewood leads in median household income ($82,786 vs $77,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Lakewood, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 62.8 (#1823) |
| Population | 353,085 | 155,961 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $565,359 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $82,786 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 21.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+19.5 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D-
62.8 Score
Lakewood, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$565,359
Population
155,961
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
West
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