Chowchilla, 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.
Chowchilla
63.5
#1763 nationally
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
Lakewood leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Lakewood leads in median household income ($82,786 vs $67,212). Chowchilla leads in cost of living index (114 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chowchilla, CA | Lakewood, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1763) | 62.8 (#1823) |
| Population | 19,328 | 155,961 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,908 | $565,359 |
| Median Household Income | $67,212 | $82,786 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 21.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+19.5 |
D
63.5 Score
Chowchilla, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,908
Population
19,328
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
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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