Alpharetta, GA vs Chowchilla, 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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Chowchilla
63.5
#1763 nationally
Alpharetta leads in crime level (6.8 vs 18.5). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $67,212). Chowchilla leads in cost of living index (114 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Chowchilla, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 63.5 (#1763) |
| Population | 67,056 | 19,328 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $392,908 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $67,212 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 18.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+20.8 |
D
66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D
63.5 Score
Chowchilla, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,908
Population
19,328
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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