Lakewood, WA vs Stanton, 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
Stanton
62.5
#1854 nationally
Stanton leads in walk score (63 vs 40). Stanton leads in crime level (14.0 vs 17.8). Lakewood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, WA | Stanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1904) | 62.5 (#1854) |
| Population | 62,303 | 38,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $525,021 | $797,423 |
| Median Household Income | $65,531 | $76,123 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.5 Score
Stanton, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,423
Population
38,815
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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