Alpharetta, GA vs Huntington Beach, 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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Huntington Beach leads in walk score (56 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in cost of living index (135 vs 195). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $114,747).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Huntington Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 63.7 (#1747) |
| Population | 67,056 | 192,129 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $1,367,647 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $114,747 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+2.6 |
D
66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D
63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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