Aurora, IL vs Chamblee, GA
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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 17.2). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 118). Aurora leads in median household income ($85,943 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Chamblee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 60.4 (#1934) |
| Population | 177,563 | 31,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $482,127 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $76,682 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Aurora has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D-
60.4 Score
Chamblee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,127
Population
31,841
Crime
High
Median Income
$76,682
Southeast
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