Allen, TX vs Mill Creek, WA
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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Allen leads in cost of living index (122 vs 162). Allen leads in average commute (27 min vs 34.1 min). Allen leads in walk score (35 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 111,620 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+19.0 |
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74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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D
64.6 Score
Mill Creek, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$952,678
Population
20,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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