Lake Stevens, WA vs Sweetwater, FL
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
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $53,159). Sweetwater leads in cost of living index (107 vs 137). Sweetwater leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1574) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 40,521 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Stevens has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
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
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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