Duluth, MN vs Macon, 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.
Duluth
74.5
#581 nationally
Macon
72
#937 nationally
Duluth leads in median household income ($63,545 vs $48,897). Duluth leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 21.7 min). Duluth leads in walk score (36 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duluth, MN | Macon, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#581) | 72 (#937) |
| Population | 87,680 | 156,512 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,370 | $174,257 |
| Median Household Income | $63,545 | $48,897 |
| Average Commute | 16.8 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.7 | D+22.4 |
Data coverage note: Macon is missing data for 1 metric that Duluth has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.5 Score
Duluth, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,370
Population
87,680
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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72 Score
Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
Southeast
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