Lakeland, FL vs Martinez, 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
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $58,290). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 171). Lakeland leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 122,264 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+38.0 |
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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
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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