Agawam Town, MA vs Lakewood, 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
Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 23). Agawam Town leads in cost of living index (120 vs 168). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $80,809).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Agawam Town, MA | Lakewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,406 | 78,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $882,830 |
| Median Household Income | $80,809 | $113,030 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Agawam Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,406
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Median Income
$80,809
Northeast
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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
Pacific
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