Alpharetta, GA vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in cost of living index (135 vs 207). Alpharetta leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 67,056 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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