Federal Way, WA vs Maitland, FL
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
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 14.9). Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 33.3 min). Maitland leads in median household income ($89,871 vs $80,360).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 97,701 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Federal Way has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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