Side-by-side
Lakewood vs Vancouver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lakewood, CO51 | Vancouver, WA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 52 |
| Affordability | 79 | 79 |
| Housing | 40 | 31 |
| Jobs | 50 | 39 |
| Safety | 20 | 32 |
| Climate | 74 | 93 |
| Amenities | 36 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,322 | $4,520 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,573 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $548,200 | $440,300 |
| Median HH income | $85,789 | $78,156 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Population | 156.3K | 192.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 17° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 166 |