Federal Way, WA vs San Diego, 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
San Diego
65.3
#1643 nationally
San Diego leads in walk score (52 vs 38). San Diego leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 33.3 min). Federal Way leads in cost of living index (133 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 65.3 (#1643) |
| Population | 97,701 | 1,388,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $994,682 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $89,457 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
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
65.3 Score
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City
Median Home
$994,682
Population
1,388,320
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Pacific
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