Federal Way, WA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 38). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 33.3 min). Federal Way leads in median household income ($80,360 vs $72,458).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 97,701 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
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
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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