Highland Park, 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.
Highland Park
72.8
#827 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Highland Park leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.4). Highland Park leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Highland Park leads in median household income ($159,567 vs $118,276).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland Park, IL | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#827) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 30,272 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $802,430 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $159,567 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+19.0 |
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72.8 Score
Highland Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,430
Population
30,272
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
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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