Anniston, AL 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 23.2). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $45,642). Anniston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 21,167 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+19.0 |
C
74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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