La Porte, 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.7). Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $79,193). La Porte leads in cost of living index (98 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | Lake Stevens, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 66.2 (#1574) |
| Population | 36,991 | 40,521 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $698,093 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $111,821 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+19.0 |
C+
78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
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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