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La Quinta, CA vs Lakewood, CA

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Are people in Lakewood older or younger than people in La Quinta?
- The Median Age in Lakewood is 11.2 years younger than in La Quinta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lakewood or La Quinta?
- Lakewood housing costs are 4.6% more expensive than La Quinta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lakewood or La Quinta?
- The average commute for residents of Lakewood is 6.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of La Quinta.

Things to do in La Quinta?
La Quinta, California is located in Riverside County offering visitors great entertainment options around SilverRock Resort or Indian Wells Tennis Garden combined with multiple restaurants including Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant.

Things to do in Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

 La Quinta, CALakewood, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,419329,725,481
 Median Income$83,412  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$704,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for La Quinta    5 Reviews

I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

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My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

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Over 17 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  More

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Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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