Side-by-side
Tacoma vs Lakewood
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Tacoma, WA63 | Lakewood, CO56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 56 |
| Affordability | 82 | 79 |
| Housing | 50 | 41 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 44 |
| Amenities | 48 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,330 | $4,294 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,487 | $1,542 |
| Median home value | $454,600 | $548,200 |
| Median HH income | $83,857 | $85,789 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 220.5K | 156.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 77° / 37° | 89° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |