Atlanta, GA vs Citrus Heights, 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.
Atlanta
67.4
#1420 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 132). Atlanta leads in walk score (48 vs 43). Citrus Heights leads in median household income ($75,022 vs $69,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 510,823 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+19.7 |
D+
67.4 Score
Atlanta, GA
Capital of the New South
Median Home
$387,226
Population
510,823
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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D
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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