Duluth, GA vs Murrieta, 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.
Duluth
69.6
#1184 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Duluth leads in cost of living index (113 vs 150). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $88,915). Duluth leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duluth, GA | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1184) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 32,350 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,233 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $88,915 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.5 | R+1.3 |
D+
69.6 Score
Duluth, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$444,233
Population
32,350
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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