Lakewood, CA vs Vacaville, CA
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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 36). Vacaville leads in crime level (8.0 vs 12.4). Vacaville leads in cost of living index (151 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 78,135 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+23.0 |
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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
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66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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