Lakeland, FL vs Livermore, 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.
Lakeland
71.5
#975 nationally
Livermore
63.1
#1797 nationally
Livermore leads in median household income ($152,590 vs $58,290). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 197). Lakeland leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | Livermore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 63.1 (#1797) |
| Population | 122,264 | 82,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $1,087,999 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $152,590 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+53.6 |
C-
71.5 Score
Lakeland, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$312,574
Population
122,264
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D
63.1 Score
Livermore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,087,999
Population
82,908
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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