Mill Creek, WA vs Plainfield, IL
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.
Mill Creek
64.6
#1686 nationally
Plainfield
74.9
#535 nationally
Plainfield leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.4). Mill Creek leads in walk score (29 vs 20). Plainfield leads in cost of living index (124 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | Plainfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 74.9 (#535) |
| Population | 20,742 | 47,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $432,279 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $143,064 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+1.6 |
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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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74.9 Score
Plainfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,279
Population
47,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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