Decatur, GA vs New Brighton, MN
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.
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Decatur leads in walk score (60 vs 35). Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $84,707). New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, GA | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.8 (#11) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 24,307 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,512 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $129,992 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 147 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+43.3 |
B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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