Chamblee, GA vs Merced, CA
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
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Chamblee leads in median household income ($76,682 vs $59,233). Chamblee leads in crime level (17.2 vs 21.5). Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 31,841 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Merced 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
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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