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Springfield, VA vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Springfield?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 6.5 years younger than in Springfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Springfield?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 4.5% more expensive than Springfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Springfield?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 2.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Springfield.

Things to do in Springfield?
Springfield VA rests just south Washington DC offering easy access to lucrative job opportunities within nearby federal agencies, plus plenty of parks and recreational spots like Lorton Arts Foundation.

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.

 Springfield, VALake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$109,235  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$604,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 13 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  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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