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Newport Beach, CA vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Newport Beach?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 13.7 years younger than in Newport Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Newport Beach?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 76.5% less expensive than Newport Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Newport Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 7.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Newport Beach.

Things to do in Newport Beach?
Newport Beach, California is home to eight miles of breathtaking coastline and access to some of the best surfing spots on the west coast. The city also boasts numerous golf courses, parks, and beaches for visitors to explore.

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.

 Newport Beach, CALake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$142,463  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$2,684,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Newport Beach    21 Reviews

I've lived here since late 2014. It's pretty on the outside and ugly on the inside. The people are hyper conservative, aggressively competitive. It's all about money and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I love calling Newport Beach my home. Every time I return from travel, I can feel the stress leave my body the minute I see the Ocean. I sell real estate in Newport  More

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Over 10 years ago

I currently reside on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, Ca. I grew up in Newport on the peninsula point near the wedge. I still visit the wedge but going to that area in  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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