Federal Way, WA vs Tualatin, OR
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
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Tualatin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 14.9). Tualatin leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 33.3 min). Tualatin leads in median household income ($105,542 vs $80,360).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 97,701 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+34.0 |
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
66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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