Lake Stevens, WA vs Suwanee, GA
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
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 35.1 min). Suwanee leads in cost of living index (123 vs 137). Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $100,780).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1574) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 40,521 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee 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
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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