Lakewood, CA vs New Rochelle, NY
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
New Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $100,542). New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | New Rochelle, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 67.2 (#1455) |
| Population | 78,135 | 83,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $964,313 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $100,542 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
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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+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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