Mill Creek, WA vs Mountain View, CA
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.
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in cost of living index (162 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 20,742 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+40.0 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
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