Chamblee, GA vs Ridgewood, NJ
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
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 17.2). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $76,682). Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 31,841 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Ridgewood 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+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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