Federal Way, WA vs Portland, ME
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
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 38). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 33.3 min). Portland leads in cost of living index (118 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 97,701 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+36.3 |
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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C-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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