Chamblee, GA vs Downers Grove, IL
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
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 17.2). Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $76,682). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Downers Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 73.6 (#697) |
| Population | 31,841 | 49,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $513,663 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $115,461 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Downers Grove 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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C
73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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