Arcata, CA vs Millcreek, UT
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.
Arcata
65.5
#1626 nationally
Millcreek
71.5
#977 nationally
Millcreek leads in crime level (2.9 vs 13.9). Millcreek leads in median household income ($88,186 vs $43,444). Arcata leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 20 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcata, CA | Millcreek, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1626) | 71.5 (#977) |
| Population | 19,012 | 62,205 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,134 | $640,335 |
| Median Household Income | $43,444 | $88,186 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 20 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 13.9 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+10.2 |
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65.5 Score
Arcata, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$480,134
Population
19,012
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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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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