Lakeland, FL vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $58,290). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 151). Lakeland leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 122,264 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+23.0 |
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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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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