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Sun Prairie, WI vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Sun Prairie?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 3.1 years younger than in Sun Prairie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Sun Prairie?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 75.9% more expensive than Sun Prairie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Sun Prairie?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 12.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sun Prairie.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

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.

 Sun Prairie, WILake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$83,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  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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