Atlanta, GA vs Galt, 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
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Atlanta leads in walk score (48 vs 33). Galt leads in median household income ($85,069 vs $69,164). Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Galt, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 63 (#1805) |
| Population | 510,823 | 25,767 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $535,863 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $85,069 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.3 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 133 |
| 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
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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