Lake Forest, CA vs Lodi, NJ
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.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Lodi
69.1
#1254 nationally
Lodi leads in walk score (72 vs 41). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $80,044). Lodi leads in cost of living index (136 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Lodi, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 69.1 (#1254) |
| Population | 85,840 | 25,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $635,738 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $80,044 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
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65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D+
69.1 Score
Lodi, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,738
Population
25,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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