Federal Way, WA vs Pittsburg, 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
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $80,360). Pittsburg leads in crime level (12.6 vs 14.9). Federal Way leads in average commute (33.3 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 97,701 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+38.0 |
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-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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