Richmond, CA vs Suwanee, 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.
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 25.3). Suwanee leads in cost of living index (123 vs 155). Suwanee leads in median household income ($100,780 vs $86,618).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richmond, CA | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.3 (#1940) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 114,106 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,065 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $86,618 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 34.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Richmond has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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