Carol Stream, 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.
Carol Stream
75.4
#460 nationally
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 17.2). Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $76,682). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carol Stream, IL | Chamblee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#460) | 60.4 (#1934) |
| Population | 38,966 | 31,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,952 | $482,127 |
| Median Household Income | $103,525 | $76,682 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 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 Carol Stream has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.4 Score
Carol Stream, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,952
Population
38,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
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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