Federal Way, WA vs Longview, 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
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 33.3 min). Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 14.9). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 97,701 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+42.3 |
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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
76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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