Chamblee, GA vs Joliet, 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
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Joliet leads in crime level (9.6 vs 17.2). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 118). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 31,841 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Joliet has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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