Anniston, AL 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 23.2). Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $45,642). Anniston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Lake Stevens, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 66.2 (#1574) |
| Population | 21,167 | 40,521 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $698,093 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $111,821 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+19.0 |
C
74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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