| | Lakewood, WA | Belton, TX | United States |
| Overall | 122.7 | 83.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.4 | 94.6 | 100 |
| Health | 88.3 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.6 | 90.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $459,500 | $307,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,950.0% | 10,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 118.9 | 74.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 129.1 | 93.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lakewood 
7 Reviews
Historically, Lakewood has had a bad reputation for being a crime ridden city, but since its incorporation in 1996 it has seen a transformation. Many of its roads have More
Lakewood is the worst city in the state. With a murder rate that has grown upwards of 20 people a year, to the home invasions that happen every day in the city, don’t More
lakewood(chocolate city, lakeview, eastside,tillicum/woodbrook,lakecity) all crime drug and gang filled areas. very high murder rate for a suburb..and there are way too More
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Reviews for Belton 
3 Reviews
I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity More
As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have More
Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can More
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