Atlanta, GA vs Schertz, TX
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.
Atlanta
67.4
#1420 nationally
Schertz
74.5
#586 nationally
Atlanta leads in walk score (48 vs 22). Schertz leads in median household income ($94,173 vs $69,164). Schertz leads in cost of living index (107 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Schertz, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 74.5 (#586) |
| Population | 510,823 | 43,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $315,578 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $94,173 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+29.5 |
D+
67.4 Score
Atlanta, GA
Capital of the New South
Median Home
$387,226
Population
510,823
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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C
74.5 Score
Schertz, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,578
Population
43,239
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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