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Pullman, WA vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Pullman?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 12.0 years older than in Pullman.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Pullman?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 55.4% more expensive than Pullman housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Pullman?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 21.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pullman.

Things to do in Pullman?
Pullman WA bustling college town nestled Palouse scenic southeastern part state home Washington State University prestigious educational institution many scientific research facilities

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.

 Pullman, WALake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$31,992  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$406,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  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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