Federal Way, WA vs Loma Linda, CA

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.

Federal Way

61.8

#1889 nationally

vs

Loma Linda

65.3

#1640 nationally

Loma Linda leads in crime level (9.4 vs 14.9). Loma Linda leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.3 min). Federal Way leads in median household income ($80,360 vs $70,685).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Federal Way, WA Loma Linda, CA
WhereAtHome Score 61.8 (#1889) 65.3 (#1640)
Population 97,701 25,111
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $598,030 $642,341
Median Household Income $80,360 $70,685
Average Commute 33.3 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 38 37
Crime Level 14.9 9.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 133 140
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+51.7 R+2.1