Decatur, GA vs Temple City, 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.
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Decatur leads in crime level (3.6 vs 6.1). Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $95,263). Decatur leads in cost of living index (147 vs 180).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, GA | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.8 (#11) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 24,307 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,512 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $129,992 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 147 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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