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For a given string gauge a Strat will have more string tension than an LP, but the tremolo can make it feel like less when bending and suchlike.
Fretted at the last fret the pick-ups should be around 2.5-3mm below the bottom E and 2-2.5mm from the top E.
Once they are around this level, you may find you need to lower the neck pick-up and raise the bridge pick-up to get a good balance in all positions.
The neck pick-up in particular can cause nasty overtones (on the lower strings especially) if adjusted too close.
I use 10's, they are a bit floppy after using 11's for years. Now use 11's on my Gibson, for that reason I may try 10.5's on my Strat which I think should feel like 11's on the Gibbo.
The Strat definitely takes more effort to bend the same note as a LP.