Cranston, RI 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.
Cranston
73.9
#656 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Cranston leads in walk score (51 vs 29). Cranston leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 34.1 min). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $83,123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cranston, RI | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#656) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 82,635 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,969 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $83,123 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+19.0 |
C
73.9 Score
Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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