El Mirage, AZ vs Federal Way, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Federal Way
61.8
#1889 nationally
El Mirage leads in crime level (10.5 vs 14.9). Federal Way leads in walk score (38 vs 27). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Federal Way, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 61.8 (#1889) |
| Population | 35,850 | 97,701 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $598,030 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $80,360 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+51.7 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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D-
61.8 Score
Federal Way, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$598,030
Population
97,701
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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