Lakewood, CA vs Pullman, WA
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
Pullman
72.5
#882 nationally
Pullman leads in crime level (3.6 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in median household income ($113,030 vs $41,479). Pullman leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Pullman, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 72.5 (#882) |
| Population | 78,135 | 32,863 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $435,863 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $41,479 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
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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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72.5 Score
Pullman, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,863
Population
32,863
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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