Albany, 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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in cost of living index (162 vs 207). Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 19,097 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+19.0 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
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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
Pacific
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