Brookhaven, GA vs Cary, NC
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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Cary
72.1
#924 nationally
Cary leads in crime level (1.9 vs 8.3). Cary leads in cost of living index (125 vs 144). Cary leads in median household income ($125,317 vs $114,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Cary, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 72.1 (#924) |
| Population | 57,945 | 180,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $628,913 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $125,317 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Cary has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C-
72.1 Score
Cary, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$628,913
Population
180,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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