Lathrop, CA vs Smyrna, 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.
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Smyrna leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 42.9 min). Smyrna leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.3). Smyrna leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lathrop, CA | Smyrna, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1896) | 68.7 (#1301) |
| Population | 39,857 | 56,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,887 | $448,607 |
| Median Household Income | $108,732 | $92,258 |
| Average Commute | 42.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+14.9 |
D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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D+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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