Chapel Hill, NC vs Roswell, GA
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.
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Roswell
67.3
#1443 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 22). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.1 min). Roswell leads in median household income ($122,924 vs $85,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chapel Hill, NC | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1303) | 67.3 (#1443) |
| Population | 62,043 | 91,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,021 | $662,376 |
| Median Household Income | $85,940 | $122,924 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+44.9 |
D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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D+
67.3 Score
Roswell, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$662,376
Population
91,706
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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