Mill Creek, WA vs The Colony, 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.
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 162). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 20,742 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+13.2 |
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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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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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