Alpharetta, GA vs Perth Amboy, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $56,239). Alpharetta leads in crime level (6.8 vs 10.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 67,056 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+8.0 |
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
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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