Lake Stevens, WA vs Yucaipa, 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
Yucaipa
63.7
#1752 nationally
Lake Stevens leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.6). Lake Stevens leads in median household income ($111,821 vs $85,075). Yucaipa leads in average commute (31.1 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Stevens, WA | Yucaipa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1574) | 63.7 (#1752) |
| Population | 40,521 | 53,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $698,093 | $575,716 |
| Median Household Income | $111,821 | $85,075 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+2.1 |
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
63.7 Score
Yucaipa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$575,716
Population
53,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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