Lakewood, CA vs Plano, TX
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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 168). Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 39). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 78,135 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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