Apache Junction, AZ vs Mill Creek, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.7). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $56,209). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 41,153 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+19.0 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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