Lompoc, CA 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.
Lompoc
63.6
#1755 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 13.7). Lompoc leads in walk score (53 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $66,947).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lompoc, CA | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1755) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 43,045 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $597,835 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $66,947 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.7 | D+19.0 |
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63.6 Score
Lompoc, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$597,835
Population
43,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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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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