Berkeley, 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in cost of living index (162 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 118,962 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+19.0 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
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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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