Lakewood, CO vs Ruston, LA
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
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Lakewood leads in median household income ($82,786 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27 min). Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 21.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CO | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1823) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 155,961 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,359 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $82,786 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 21.6 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+25.4 |
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
West
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C-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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