Alpharetta, GA vs La Quinta, 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
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $92,776). La Quinta leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.8). La Quinta leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 67,056 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+32.9 |
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
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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