Burien, WA 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Burien leads in crime level (11.7 vs 17.2). Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 139). Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Chamblee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 60.4 (#1934) |
| Population | 50,730 | 31,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $482,127 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $76,682 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Burien has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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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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