Lakewood, CA vs Ossining, NY
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
Ossining leads in crime level (8.3 vs 12.4). Ossining leads in cost of living index (136 vs 168). Lakewood leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Ossining, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,135 | 26,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $99,678 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
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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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Score
Ossining, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
26,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Median Income
$99,678
Northeast
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