Chamblee, GA vs Ruston, LA
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
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Chamblee leads in median household income ($76,682 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 26.4 min). Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 17.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 31,841 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 25 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+25.4 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Ruston 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-
72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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