Lakewood, CA vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 168). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $99,654). Stamford leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 78,135 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
D
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+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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