Chamblee, GA vs Machesney Park, IL
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.
Chamblee
60.4
#1934 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 17.2). Machesney Park leads in cost of living index (92 vs 118). Machesney Park leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 31,841 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+0.6 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Machesney Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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