Chamblee, GA vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Chamblee leads in cost of living index (118 vs 138). Chamblee leads in median household income ($76,682 vs $72,458). Chamblee leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chamblee, GA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1934) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 31,841 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,127 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $76,682 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 55 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Chamblee is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Ana 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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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