Atlanta, GA vs Elk Grove, 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
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $69,164). Atlanta leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 510,823 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 148 |
| 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
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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