Mill Creek, WA vs Patterson, 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
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.5). Patterson leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $86,031).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | Patterson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 63.1 (#1799) |
| Population | 20,742 | 25,063 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $508,049 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $86,031 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 43.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+11.0 |
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
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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