Lake Stevens, WA vs Secaucus, NJ
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.
Lake Stevens
66.2
#1574 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.2). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $111,821). Lake Stevens leads in cost of living index (137 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1574) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 40,521 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Stevens has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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