Millcreek, UT vs Placentia, 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.
Millcreek
71.5
#977 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Millcreek leads in crime level (2.9 vs 9.8). Millcreek leads in average commute (20 min vs 30.1 min). Millcreek leads in cost of living index (129 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millcreek, UT | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#977) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 62,205 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,335 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $88,186 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+2.6 |
C-
71.5 Score
Millcreek, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,335
Population
62,205
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
West
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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