Medford, MA 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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.9). Medford leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | Mill Creek, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 64.6 (#1686) |
| Population | 58,744 | 20,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $952,678 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $118,276 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+19.0 |
D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
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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