Lakewood, CO vs Pacifica, 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.
Lakewood
62.8
#1823 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 21.6). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $82,786). Lakewood leads in cost of living index (135 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CO | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1823) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 155,961 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,359 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $82,786 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 21.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+50.3 |
D-
62.8 Score
Lakewood, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$565,359
Population
155,961
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
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D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
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