Albany, CA vs Lake Stevens, WA
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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 23). Lake Stevens leads in cost of living index (137 vs 207). Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Lake Stevens, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 66.2 (#1574) |
| Population | 19,097 | 40,521 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $698,093 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $111,821 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+19.0 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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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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