Athens, GA vs Cudahy, 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.
Athens
67.2
#1448 nationally
Cudahy
59
#1951 nationally
Cudahy leads in walk score (62 vs 27). Athens leads in crime level (11.1 vs 17.9). Athens leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, GA | Cudahy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1448) | 59 (#1951) |
| Population | 129,933 | 21,723 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,516 | $697,308 |
| Median Household Income | $48,692 | $49,596 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 17.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.3 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.2 Score
Athens, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$344,516
Population
129,933
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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F
59 Score
Cudahy, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,308
Population
21,723
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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