Carrboro, NC 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.
Carrboro
70.3
#1110 nationally
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Carrboro leads in crime level (4.9 vs 17.2). Carrboro leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.4 min). Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrboro, NC | Chamblee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1110) | 60.4 (#1934) |
| Population | 21,103 | 31,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,889 | $482,127 |
| Median Household Income | $76,933 | $76,682 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Carrboro has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.3 Score
Carrboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,889
Population
21,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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