Mill Creek, WA vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
Mill Creek leads in crime level (3.4 vs 14.4). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 29). Mill Creek leads in median household income ($118,276 vs $67,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 20,742 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+32.9 |
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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62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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