Lake Stevens, WA vs Walnut, CA
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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in cost of living index (137 vs 197). Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $111,821).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1574) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 40,521 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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