Lakeland, FL vs Rosemead, 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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Rosemead leads in walk score (65 vs 35). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 163). Lakeland leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 122,264 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+32.9 |
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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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63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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