Mill Creek, WA vs Wheaton, 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
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.4). Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Wheaton leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mill Creek, WA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1686) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 20,742 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $952,678 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $118,276 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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