Johns Creek, GA vs San Francisco, 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.
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 18). Johns Creek leads in cost of living index (133 vs 195). Johns Creek leads in median household income ($153,882 vs $136,689).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johns Creek, GA | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#997) | 62.9 (#1817) |
| Population | 81,108 | 808,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $704,500 | $1,416,278 |
| Median Household Income | $153,882 | $136,689 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+64.8 |
C-
71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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D-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Pacific
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