Is Columbus, OH or Lakewood, OH cheaper to buy in?

Lakewood, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Columbus, OH is approximately $350,200 and in Lakewood, OH it is approximately $221,000 — a difference of $129,200.

Is Columbus, OH or Lakewood, OH more walkable?

Lakewood, OH is more walkable. Columbus, OH has a Walk Score of 29/100 and Lakewood, OH has a Walk Score of 59/100.

Which has better schools, Columbus, OH or Lakewood, OH?

Lakewood, OH has higher-rated schools. Columbus, OH has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Lakewood, OH has a rating of 6.7/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Columbus, OH vs Lakewood, OH

Columbus, OH vs Lakewood, OH: What the data shows

Columbus, OH is in Columbus, OH while Lakewood, OH is in Lakewood, OH — both in the same state. On home prices, Lakewood, OH is the more affordable option at $221,000 median — $129,200 less than Columbus, OH's $350,200. WYLT rates Columbus, OH as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lakewood, OH as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Columbus, OH has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lakewood, OH has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Columbus, OH has Low flood risk and Lakewood, OH has Low flood risk.

Lakewood, OH is the more walkable neighborhood. Columbus, OH scores 29/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Lakewood, OH's 59/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Lakewood, OH has the higher school rating — Columbus, OH rates 6.6/10 and Lakewood, OH rates 6.7/10.

Category	Columbus, OH	Lakewood, OH
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$350K	$221K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$940 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$90K ✓ Higher income	$63K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	29/100	59/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	32/100 ✓ Better transit	4/100
Bike Score	51/100	65/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	15 min ✓ Shorter commute	16 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.6/10	6.7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families looking for good schoolsCommuters to downtown ColumbusPeople who like cycling but can drive	Young professionalsStudentsCleveland commuters

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.