Ceres, CA vs Chattanooga, TN
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.
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 33.7 min). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 125). Ceres leads in walk score (44 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ceres, CA | Chattanooga, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1723) | 69 (#1258) |
| Population | 48,397 | 184,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $456,636 | $322,295 |
| Median Household Income | $70,191 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+13.1 |
D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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