Duluth, GA vs Santa Clarita, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Duluth
69.6
#1184 nationally
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Duluth leads in cost of living index (113 vs 165). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $88,915). Duluth leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 35.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duluth, GA | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1184) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 32,350 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,233 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $88,915 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.5 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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