Fort Lee, NJ 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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 29). Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 162). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $101,573).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 39,700 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+19.0 |
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71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
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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