Lakeland, FL vs Pico Rivera, CA
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.
Lakeland
71.5
#975 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 35). Lakeland leads in crime level (8.3 vs 12.8). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 122,264 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.5 Score
Lakeland, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$312,574
Population
122,264
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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