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Muskegon, MI vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Muskegon?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 0.8 years younger than in Muskegon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Muskegon?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 316.1% more expensive than Muskegon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Muskegon?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 13.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Muskegon.

Things to do in Muskegon?
Muskegon, Michigan is situated in Muskegon County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Pere Marquette Beach to The Lakes Mall combined with stores like Wittenbach Weber Marketplace and local food spots like McGraft Park Grill

Things to do in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens, WA sits just east of Everett providing its residents with easy access to numerous natural attractions from hiking trails to boulder fields scattered throughout the area.

 Muskegon, MILake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$37,827  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$151,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Muskegon    6 Reviews

If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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Reviews for Lake Stevens    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  More

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