Lake Stevens, WA vs Soledad, CA
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
Soledad
64.3
#1704 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.0). Soledad leads in average commute (26 min vs 35.1 min). Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $85,040).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Soledad, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1574) | 64.3 (#1704) |
| Population | 40,521 | 23,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $646,952 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $85,040 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+29.9 |
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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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64.3 Score
Soledad, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$646,952
Population
23,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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