Mill Creek, WA vs San Jose, CA
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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in cost of living index (162 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $118,276).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 20,742 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+40.0 |
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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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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