Lakewood, WA vs Modesto, 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
61.5
#1904 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 40). Modesto leads in median household income ($73,375 vs $65,531). Lakewood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, WA | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1904) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 62,303 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $525,021 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $65,531 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+11.0 |
D-
61.5 Score
Lakewood, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$525,021
Population
62,303
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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