Atlanta, GA vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 173). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $69,164). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 510,823 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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