Lakewood, CO vs Miami Lakes, 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
62.8
#1823 nationally
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 21.6). Lakewood leads in average commute (27 min vs 33.2 min). Lakewood leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CO | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1823) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 155,961 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,359 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $82,786 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 21.6 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+11.4 |
D-
62.8 Score
Lakewood, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$565,359
Population
155,961
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
West
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D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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