Atlanta, GA vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Atlanta leads in median household income ($69,164 vs $50,749). Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 126). Spring Valley leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 510,823 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+11.8 |
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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