Chamblee, GA vs Decatur, GA
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.
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Decatur leads in crime level (3.6 vs 17.2). Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $76,682). Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 147).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Decatur, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 83.8 (#11) |
| Population | 31,841 | 24,307 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $282,512 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $129,992 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 60 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 147 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Decatur has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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