Manhattan Beach, 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.
Manhattan Beach
66.5
#1537 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Manhattan Beach leads in walk score (73 vs 29). Manhattan Beach leads in median household income ($187,217 vs $118,276). Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manhattan Beach, CA | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1537) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 33,369 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,321,616 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $187,217 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.0 |
D
66.5 Score
Manhattan Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,321,616
Population
33,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
73
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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