La Verne, 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.

La Verne

63.8

#1738 nationally

vs

Lake Stevens

66.2

#1574 nationally

La Verne leads in walk score (42 vs 23). Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.4). Lake Stevens leads in cost of living index (137 vs 166).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric La Verne, CA Lake Stevens, WA
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1738) 66.2 (#1574)
Population 29,898 40,521
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $951,602 $698,093
Median Household Income $103,816 $111,821
Average Commute 31.6 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 42 23
Crime Level 5.4 3.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 166 137
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+19.0