Lake Stevens, WA vs Somerville, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 23). Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.1). Lake Stevens leads in cost of living index (137 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1574) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 40,521 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+39.5 |
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66.2 Score
Lake Stevens, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$698,093
Population
40,521
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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