Chamblee, GA vs Lake Forest, 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
Lake Forest
66.3
#1557 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (0.6 vs 17.2). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($202,153 vs $76,682). Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Lake Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 66.3 (#1557) |
| Population | 31,841 | 19,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $1,246,873 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $202,153 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 34.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Forest 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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D
66.3 Score
Lake Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,246,873
Population
19,354
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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