Des Plaines, 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.
Des Plaines
76.4
#348 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Des Plaines leads in walk score (57 vs 29). Des Plaines leads in cost of living index (112 vs 162). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $86,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Plaines, IL | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#348) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 58,010 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,725 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $86,552 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+19.0 |
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76.4 Score
Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
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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