Lakewood, CA vs Tarpon Springs, 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
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 28). Tarpon Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $63,836).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 78,135 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.2 |
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
66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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