Federal Way, WA vs Terrell, 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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 14.9). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 133). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 33.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Federal Way, WA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1889) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 97,701 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,030 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $80,360 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 8.4 |
| 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+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Federal Way has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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