Elk Grove, CA vs Marietta, GA

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.

Elk Grove

66.7

#1508 nationally

vs

Marietta

66.3

#1559 nationally

Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $67,589). Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.2). Marietta leads in cost of living index (116 vs 148).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elk Grove, CA Marietta, GA
WhereAtHome Score 66.7 (#1508) 66.3 (#1559)
Population 178,444 62,769
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $634,683 $477,989
Median Household Income $115,864 $67,589
Average Commute 33.1 min 27.3 min
Walk Score 32 36
Crime Level 5.2 8.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 148 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 D+14.9