Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 23). Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Lake Stevens, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 66.2 (#1574) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 40,521 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $698,093 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $111,821 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+19.0 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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