Marietta, GA vs Sunnyvale, 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.
Marietta
66.3
#1559 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $67,589). Marietta leads in cost of living index (116 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marietta, GA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1559) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 62,769 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,989 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $67,589 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+40.0 |
D
66.3 Score
Marietta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$477,989
Population
62,769
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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