Atlanta, GA vs Daly City, 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
Daly City
63.6
#1754 nationally
Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 204). Daly City leads in median household income ($114,910 vs $69,164). Daly City leads in walk score (66 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Daly City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 63.6 (#1754) |
| Population | 510,823 | 99,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $1,137,024 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $114,910 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+50.3 |
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
63.6 Score
Daly City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,137,024
Population
99,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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