Johns Creek, GA vs San Mateo, 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 Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Johns Creek leads in crime level (1.0 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 18). Johns Creek leads in cost of living index (133 vs 249).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johns Creek, GA | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#997) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 81,108 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $704,500 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $153,882 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+50.3 |
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
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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