Chamblee, GA vs Salinas, 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
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 149). Salinas leads in crime level (14.4 vs 17.2). Salinas leads in median household income ($84,250 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Salinas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 63.5 (#1766) |
| Population | 31,841 | 159,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $753,868 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $84,250 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 55 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Salinas 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
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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