Lakewood, CA vs Miramar, FL
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.
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Miramar
67
#1476 nationally
Miramar leads in crime level (4.4 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 28). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $81,812).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Miramar, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 67 (#1476) |
| Population | 78,135 | 138,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $521,847 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $81,812 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.0 |
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63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Miramar, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$521,847
Population
138,319
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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