Hercules, 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.
Hercules
63.3
#1776 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.6). Mill Creek leads in average commute (34.1 min vs 40.4 min). Hercules leads in median household income ($125,880 vs $118,276).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hercules, CA | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1776) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 26,582 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $743,984 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $125,880 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 40.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+19.0 |
D
63.3 Score
Hercules, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$743,984
Population
26,582
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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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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