Federal Way, WA vs Lancaster, TX
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
Lancaster
69.9
#1155 nationally
Federal Way leads in walk score (38 vs 22). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 133). Lancaster leads in crime level (11.2 vs 14.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Lancaster, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 69.9 (#1155) |
| Population | 97,701 | 40,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $273,149 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $65,323 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+22.2 |
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+
69.9 Score
Lancaster, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,149
Population
40,215
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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