Arlington Heights, IL 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.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.4). Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 29). Arlington Heights leads in cost of living index (124 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 74,495 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+19.0 |
C
76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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