Brookhaven, GA vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 35.1 min). Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 197). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $114,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 57,945 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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