Chamblee, GA vs San Marcos, 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
San Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (6.1 vs 17.2). Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 166). San Marcos leads in median household income ($99,413 vs $76,682).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 31,841 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that San Marcos 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-
62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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