Smyrna, GA vs Whittier, 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.
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Smyrna leads in crime level (6.2 vs 13.4). Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 34). Smyrna leads in cost of living index (118 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Smyrna, GA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1301) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 56,566 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $448,607 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $92,258 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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