Chamblee, GA vs Oakland, CA
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
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 155). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.1 min). Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 31,841 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 73 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Oakland 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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D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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