Lakewood, CO vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in crime level (7.6 vs 21.6). Lakewood leads in walk score (43 vs 24). Shawnee leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CO | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1823) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 155,961 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,359 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $82,786 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 21.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+8.5 |
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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C-
71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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