El Mirage, AZ 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
El Mirage leads in crime level (10.5 vs 21.6). Lakewood leads in walk score (43 vs 27). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Lakewood, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 62.8 (#1823) |
| Population | 35,850 | 155,961 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $565,359 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $82,786 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 21.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+19.5 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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