Chamblee, GA vs Santa Monica, 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
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in median household income ($106,797 vs $76,682). Chamblee leads in crime level (17.2 vs 21.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 31,841 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 83 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Monica 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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F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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